Residents in Peshawar and other parts of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are facing challenges due to a severe shortage of natural gas, leading to the closure of CNG stations in the region. This has caused disruptions in transportation services, with school van and bus operators suspending their services due to the unavailability of CNG. As a result, public transporters have switched to petrol, causing an increase in fares and financial strain on residents.
The closure of CNG filling stations for two consecutive days has exacerbated the situation in Peshawar and other areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The unannounced load shedding of natural gas in several areas has added to the woes of both domestic and commercial consumers. Many vehicles have been forced to either halt operations or operate at a higher cost using petrol, leading to a surge in transport fares.
The shift to petrol has particularly impacted school transporters, who find it financially challenging to run vehicles on petrol. This has compelled them to halt their services, raising concerns among parents about the disruption of school transportation and its potential impact on children’s education and daily routines. Public transport operators, facing similar difficulties, have warned of suspending services if the CNG stations do not resume operations soon.
