LPG cylinders: Ogra calls for action against distributors over profiteering

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has written letters to the provincial administrations for action being taken against those LPG distributors who are not selling LPG domestic and commercial cylinders at the notified price for the month of July.

A market survey showed that the selling price of domestic cylinders is Rs 3,100 against the notified price of Rs 2,600. The profiteers are charging Rs 1,200 to 1,400 extra on commercial cylinders.

The usage of LPG for cooking is increased manifold due to the deficit of system gas which is catering to the need of only 21 percent of demand.

“We have already authorised the deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners of all the provincial governments for taking action against overpricing of the LPG cylinders”, the letter says.

“The provincial governments are therefore requested to ensure that the notified LPG prices at premises of LPG storage and filling plants and the authorised LPG distributors and to initiate action against profiteers”, the letter says.

The regulator will take action against decanting of LPG by any person including authorised dealers of LPG marketing companies; manufacturing and sale of LPG equipment manufactured by illegal manufacturers other than the Ogra’s pre-qualified authorised manufacturers of LPG equipment; filling of LPG in LPG cylinders installed on motorcycles, scooters and public service vehicles; overpricing/less filling of LPG at the premises of LPG storage and filling plants and authorized LPG distributors against Ogra’s notified LPG prices and sale of LPG by unauthorised LPG dealers/decanters.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2022