Pakistan LPG Prices Surge Forces Rickshaw Drivers to Cut Meals
Surging liquefied petroleum gas prices in Pakistan have halved the daily earnings of rickshaw drivers. The price spike follows the closure of Iranian border crossings, forcing drivers and their families to cut back on daily meals amid rising inflation.
LPG prices surged to 7,000 Pakistani rupees per cylinder in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut daily meals to two. The fuel crisis follows border closures with Iran that began on October 17, disrupting supply chains. Inflation hit 9.6% in October as transport costs climbed.
