LPG mafia continues fleecing consumers

MIRPURKHAS:

The liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) mafia appears to be operating unchecked in Mirpurkhas, where the LPG is reportedly being sold for as much as Rs550 per kilogram against the official rate of Rs294.08 per kg fixed by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) for November.

The LPG prices have become increasingly unaffordable for consumers in Mirpurkhas and other parts of Sindh, with market rates ranging between Rs500 and Rs550 per kg.

The huge gap between the official price and the prevailing market rate has raised serious questions about the performance of the local administration. Residents complained that the district administration's actions against profiteers appeared to be limited to raids, fines and photo opportunities, while no effective measures had been taken to enforce official prices.