Major Adulteration Discovered in LPG Following Petroleum Scandal

ISLAMABAD: After controversies surrounding petroleum products, a serious case of adulteration has now been uncovered in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Sources revealed that carbon dioxide (CO₂) is being mixed into LPG cylinders in the market, raising the risk of severe accidents. The per-kilogram price of LPG is around PKR 250, while CO₂ is available for just PKR 20 per kilogram. Due to this significant price difference, profit-driven suppliers are reportedly adulterating LPG to meet cylinder weight requirements.

The adulteration is being carried out on a large scale in LPG cylinders transported from Sindh to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Experts warn that this practice can cause immediate gas leaks or explosions when cylinders are connected.

The Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken notice of the situation and requested detailed records of all LPG cylinder suppliers from companies. Authorities have also decided on a strict crackdown against the involved plants, and licenses of any LPG plants violating regulations will be immediately revoked.

This discovery highlights a growing safety concern for consumers and underscores the need for stringent monitoring of gas supplies.