“'Fuel of the poor' LPG soars in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals”

Key points

• LPG price for a 12kg cylinder rose 56% to 7,000 Pakistani rupees.
• Many drivers now earn about US$3 per day, down from US$6.50.
• Border closures with Iran disrupted LPG imports, triggering the energy shock.
• About 70% of 43,000 auto-rickshaws and 8,000 Qingqi operate on LPG.
• Inflation and higher fuel costs squeeze families, forcing meal reductions.