People forced to use cylinders due to shortage of gas


Lahore: Gas crisis has started across the country tormenting citizens since cold weather aggravated. According to survey gas pressure is lowest in cities including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar.
In Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala, Peshawar and Quetta, gas load shedding caused serious inconvenience to the citizens.
Complaints of gas shortage have also become common in most parts of the city as gas pressure in different areas of Lahore region recorded very low. However, gas pressure was restored by the company during cooking hours. Gas will be supplied for 3 hours in the morning, 2.5 hours in the afternoon and 3 hours in the evening. The demand of Lahore region has exceeded 250 million cubic feet. Demand for this specialty has grown significantly as a result of recent corporate scandals.
People who are already bearing the brunt of inflation are now forced to use cylinders due to shortage of gas.
Women have complained of facing difficulties while cooking as well, moreover LPG and wood prices have gone up due to shortage of gas.
The frustrated residents appealed government to take measures to solve gas crisis in winter season.
Earlier, the government had decided to continue gas supply to power and fertilizer sectors whereas domestic and industrial consumers are to suffer shortages during the winter season.

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