LPG Marketers Association says tankers waiting at the Iranian border since Oct. 16 have been cleared to enter Pakistan, raising hopes of improved domestic gas supplies.
Pakistan is expected to resume liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies from Iran on Oct. 23 after tankers waiting at the border since Oct. 16 were reportedly granted permission to enter the country, according to the LPG Marketers Association.
The development could help improve LPG availability in Pakistan’s domestic market, where the fuel serves as an important energy source for household consumers and various other sectors.
According to the association, Iranian LPG tankers had been waiting at the border for several days. The reported clearance for their entry into Pakistan marks progress toward restoring the supply route and bringing the delayed shipments into the local market.
The expected arrival of the tankers could ease supply constraints, although the extent of any improvement will depend on the volume of LPG delivered and how quickly the shipments reach the market.
LPG plays a significant role in meeting household energy needs and supporting other sectors that rely on the fuel. Any interruption in its supply can affect availability in the domestic market, making the resumption of imports an important development for consumers and distributors.
The association said supplies were expected to begin on Oct. 23 following the clearance granted to the tankers. However, further details about the total quantity of LPG involved, the number of tankers permitted to enter Pakistan and the expected delivery schedule were not immediately available.
The actual impact on market availability will become clearer once the tankers arrive and the imported gas enters the distribution network.
For now, the anticipated resumption of Iranian LPG supplies represents a potential step toward improving availability in Pakistan. The scale and timing of the impact on the local market remain uncertain.
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