LPG mafia creating artificial gas shortage to overcharge customers
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The nexus of the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) mafia has established a monopoly for the supply of gas in order to charge arbitrary prices by creating an artificial shortage of LPG in the country, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.
The government’s terminal Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has also become a part of such black marketing, while the government plays the role of a silent spectator.
According to sources, two LPG vessels are present at Port Qasim but are not allowed to offload gas, while a few days ago, the LPG ship Almaha left without unloading gas after 1 month and 20 days.
The company had to face a loss of $480 thousand due to the stoppage of the Almah ship at Port Qasim, sources added.
However, Chairman LPG Distributor’s Association Irfan Khokhar informed the caretaker Prime Minister about the situation.