Pakistan Hikes Liquefied Petroleum Gas Prices by 8.7% in Response to Saudi Aramco’s Action

Pakistan has implemented an 8.7% increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices for October 2023, equivalent to Rs20.86 per kilogram, affecting both domestic and commercial consumers. The new pricing, effective from October 1, 2023, establishes a rate of Rs3,080 for an 11.8 kg cylinder. This move represents the third consecutive month of LPG price hikes….

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U.S. Response to Pakistan’s Request for Waiver on Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Sparks Concern

Iran’s recent rejection of Pakistan’s Force Majeure notice adds uncertainty to the gas pipeline project, compounded by Islamabad’s challenge of navigating US sanctions on Iran, potentially resulting in an $18 billion penalty from Iran. The United States’ response to the Pakistani government’s request for a waiver on its long-stalled Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is causing concern,…

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Pakistan’s Energy Sector Battles $17.5B Circular Debt Crisis, Endangers Economy

This Debt is Three Times Higher Than Pakistan’s Defense Budget And is Increasing. Islamabad Considers Private Management of State-Owned Power Companies for Up to 25 Years Pakistan’s energy sector faces an imposing challenge as its circular debt has ballooned to a staggering figure, nearing US$17.5 billion. This sum is nearly double the combined budget allocations…

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