Rickshaw union protests against high LPG prices

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Jul, 2026) The Milli Rickshaw Union (MRU) staged a protest at Qurtaba Chowk on Saturday against what it described as excessive LPG prices, illegal profiteering by dealers, and the failure of authorities to enforce officially notified rates.

The demonstration was attended by MRU President Rana Shamshad, Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) City President Muaz Ishtiaq, General Secretary Hafiz Inam, and a large number of rickshaw drivers. As a symbolic gesture, protesters placed LPG cylinders on the road alongside their rickshaws and called for immediate government intervention.

Addressing the gathering, the speakers said that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has fixed the official LPG price at Rs241 per kilogram, but alleged that many dealers in Lahore are charging between Rs450 and Rs500 per kilogram.

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They said the sharp increase in fuel prices has significantly raised operating costs for rickshaw drivers and added to the financial burden on the public.

The speakers further alleged that despite official price notifications, the relevant authorities, including price control departments and the district administration, have failed to ensure compliance. They urged the government to take strict action against dealers involved in overcharging and to ensure the availability of LPG at the officially notified rates.

The protesters stated that affordable fuel was essential for the livelihoods of rickshaw drivers and urged the government to take prompt action to provide relief to transport workers and the general public.