Residents in Karachi, Pakistan, are facing challenges as the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has been unable to maintain gas supply, causing disruptions during meal times. Despite SSGC’s claims of uninterrupted gas provision from 6 am to 10:30 pm, Karachi locals have reported unannounced gas outages over the past two weeks. This shortage has forced many households to seek alternative cooking options from roadside vendors, restaurants, and LPG suppliers.
The situation has been described as chaotic by residents like Rehan Danish, who had to rush home from work to find alternative lunch options due to the sudden gas suspension. Frustration is widespread, with families having to cancel dinners and cope with unannounced gas cuts during the limited supply hours three times a day. Criticism has been directed at SSGC for the lack of prior notice regarding gas disruptions.
As people struggle to find alternatives, long queues have formed at LPG stations and shops, leading to delays in refilling. The scarcity of LPG at many outlets has further compounded the difficulties faced by the residents. Expressing their frustrations, residents have taken to social media to voice their grievances against the gas utility company.
Meanwhile, in the midst of the gas crisis, the prices of roti and chapati have surged in Karachi due to the severe shortage of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG). Tandoor owners have raised prices by PKR 5, attributing the hike to increased production costs stemming from the rise in LPG prices. This escalation in essential food prices has added to the financial strain on the populace already grappling with inflation.
