# LPG price in Pakistan today: Rs 3,296 for an 11.8 kg cylinder, up Rs 244 for October

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Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 1 Oct 2026
Updated: 1 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 1 Oct 2026

> OGRA raised LPG by about Rs 20.70 a kg for October as the Saudi Aramco benchmark jumped 9.9%. Here is what a cylinder costs now and what it adds to a household budget.

The **LPG price in Pakistan today** is **Rs 279.34 per kg**, and a domestic **11.8 kg cylinder now costs Rs 3,296.23**, up **Rs 244.14** from September. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) notified the new price for **1 to 31 October 2026**, an increase of about **8%** just as winter demand for cooking and heating gas starts to climb.

## LPG price October 2026: old vs new

| | September 2026 | October 2026 | Change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Per kg | Rs 258.64 | Rs 279.34 | +Rs 20.70 |
| 11.8 kg domestic cylinder | Rs 3,052.09 | Rs 3,296.23 | +Rs 244.14 |
| 45.4 kg commercial cylinder* | Rs 11,742.26 | Rs 12,682.04 | +Rs 939.78 |

*The 45.4 kg figure is the notified per-kg rate multiplied by 45.4; OGRA's notice as reported gives the per-kg and 11.8 kg prices.

## Why LPG went up this month

OGRA links the domestic price to the **Saudi Aramco contract price (CP)**, the benchmark for imported propane and butane, and to the rupee-dollar rate. For October, Dawn reported that the regulator said:

- the **Saudi Aramco CP rose 9.9%** from September;
- the average dollar exchange rate **fell 0.12%**, which was far too small to offset it.

The producer price was set at **Rs 238,041.49 per tonne**. On top of that come a **petroleum levy of Rs 4,669 per tonne**, marketing (Rs 17,000), distribution (Rs 10,000) and transportation (Rs 8,000) margins per tonne, and **18% GST**.

## What it means for your kitchen

Many homes in Pakistan without a piped Sui gas connection, and many that get only a few hours of gas in winter, cook on LPG. Here is what the new price does to a monthly budget:

- **One 11.8 kg cylinder a month:** Rs 3,296, or **Rs 244 more** than in September.
- **Two cylinders a month** (a family that also heats water or a room in winter): Rs 6,592, **Rs 488 more**.
- **A dhaba or small restaurant** using four 45.4 kg cylinders a month: about **Rs 50,700**, roughly **Rs 3,760 more**.

Prices in your area can be higher than OGRA's figure once a shop adds delivery. If a dealer charges well above the notified price, you can complain to OGRA through its complaint portal or helpline listed at ogra.org.pk.

## LPG or piped gas: which is cheaper?

For homes on a protected Sui gas slab, piped gas still costs much less than LPG per unit of heat. That gap is set to narrow: the government plans a [single gas tariff of Rs 1,708 per MMBtu from July 2027](/news/economy/single-gas-tariff-of-rs-1708-per-mmbtu-from-july-2027-protected-slabs-to-end). Work out what your own Sui gas bill would be with our [gas bill calculator](/tools/utilities/gas-bill-calculator), and compare it with the cylinder prices above.

Areas such as Lahore that already face [overnight gas shutdowns](/news/pakistan/gas-shutdown-in-lahore-tonight-dha-askari-cantt-without-gas-from-9-pm-to-6-am) tend to see LPG demand rise first, which is when shops push prices above the official rate.

## What to do now

1. **Check the price on the cylinder receipt.** For October it should not be far above Rs 3,296.23 for an 11.8 kg domestic cylinder.
2. **Weigh the cylinder** if you can. An 11.8 kg cylinder should hold 11.8 kg of gas on top of the empty cylinder's weight, which is stamped on it.
3. **Buy from a licensed distributor**, and never refill from roadside decanting, which is both unsafe and illegal.
4. **Expect another change on 1 November.** OGRA sets the LPG price once a month, so the next notice comes at the end of October.

Petrol and diesel are priced separately: see today's figures on our [petrol price](/data/petrol-price) and [diesel price](/data/diesel-price) pages.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the LPG price in Pakistan today?**

For October 2026 OGRA has set LPG at Rs 279.34 per kg, which makes an 11.8 kg domestic cylinder Rs 3,296.23.

**How much did the LPG cylinder price go up in October 2026?**

The 11.8 kg domestic cylinder went up Rs 244.14, from Rs 3,052.09 in September to Rs 3,296.23, an increase of about 8%.

**When will the LPG price change next?**

OGRA sets the LPG price monthly, so the next price takes effect on 1 November 2026.

## Sources

- LPG gets 8pc costlier ahead of winter (Dawn): https://www.dawn.com/news/2033865/lpg-gets-8pc-costlier-ahead-of-winter
- LPG price hiked by Rs20.68 (Business Recorder): https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442092/lpg-price-hiked-by-rs2068
- LPG price raised by Rs20.69 to Rs279.34 per kg for Oct (The Nation): https://www.nation.com.pk/01-Oct-2026/lpg-price-raised-rs20-69-rs279-34-per-kg-oct

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