LPG price flies high as chilling cold wave increases demand.

MULTAN -- :The price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has witnessed a phenomenal surge during the last 15 days as chilling cold wave of ongoing winter season increased its demand.

LPG was selling at a price ranging from Rs 110-115 per kilogram a fortnight ago. The price, however, swelled to Rs 150 per kilogram around a week ago and hit the Rs 170-180 mark a few days back that remained unchanged till Friday. People fear it might go up further in next few days and demanded some price checking mechanism to arrest the unreasonable hike. A retailer selling LPG at his refilling unit at Masoom Shah road said that the gas supply was short and demand was on the rise. Moreover, he also attributed the price raise to the price increased by the suppliers. However, when contacted, Chairman All Pakistan LPG Association Irfan...