Pak-Iran border trade halt to trigger LPG shortages
GWADAR: Cross-border trade between Pakistan and Iran through the Gabd-Rimdan border crossing has come to a complete halt, raising fears of a severe LPG shortage across the country and leaving hundreds of tonnes of perishable export goods, including rice and mangoes, at risk of spoilage. The Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) urged the federal government, senior customs officials and other relevant authorities to take immediate notice of the strategic importance of
The closure of the Gabd-Rimdan border crossing between Pakistan and Iran has triggered a significant disruption in cross-border trade, leading to fears of a nationwide liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage. The Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry has attributed the gridlock to bureaucratic delays and alleged incompetence by customs officials, which has left hundreds of fuel tankers and perishable goods stranded. With other major trade routes like Chaman and Taftan currently inaccessible or unstable, the country’s reliance on the Gabd-Rimdan crossing has become critical. As a result, LPG prices have spiked in major urban centers, with some regions reporting severe scarcity of the commodity. Business leaders are now urging federal authorities to intervene immediately to clear the backlog and restore the flow of commercial traffic. Failure to resolve these logistical hurdles could lead to a complete disappearance of LPG from local markets, further exacerbating the nation's energy supply challenges.
The disruption of this vital trade route threatens Pakistan's energy security and risks significant economic losses due to the spoilage of perishable exports.
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