LPG crisis looming large ahead of winter

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00:00 In winters, LPG shortage is a major issue.

00:02 Lack of dollars and lack of LCs has led to a shortage of LPG.

00:07 Sui Southern LPG Company has informed State Bank and Ministry of Treasury about the shortage of LPG.

00:12 What are the other details?

00:13 Let's hear from Anjum Wahab.

00:14 Anjum, tell us.

00:15 In winters, LPG demand is very high.

00:18 In summer, LPG demand is 3,000 tonnes.

00:23 In the past, LPG was imported for 18,000 tonnes.

00:26 However, a ship has arrived but due to the lack of LCs, gas discharging is facing problems.

00:33 LPG shortage is a major issue.

00:35 LPG shortage and lack of LCs has led to a shortage of LPG.

00:41 The government, Ministry of Treasury and State Bank have instructed to remove the shortage of dollars and to import LPG.

00:47 Otherwise, in winters, LPG shortage will be a major issue.

00:53 The government will not be able to handle the shortage of LPG and the price of LPG will increase by Rs. 300 per kilo.

00:57 Thank you, Anjum Wahab.

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