In India, the price of domestic gas cylinders varies between ₹900 and ₹1100 in various cities. This prompts many to compare it with neighboring Pakistan, where the cost of cooking gas is notably higher and frequently fluctuates. As of March 2026, the price of an 11.8 kg domestic LPG cylinder in Pakistan is approximately PKR 2664.88, which translates to about ₹800-₹900 in Indian currency, a slight reduction from the previous price of PKR 2667.40.

Several factors contribute to the high cost of LPG in Pakistan. Firstly, a significant portion of the country's LPG needs relies on imports, making it sensitive to changes in international market prices. Additionally, the cost structure in Pakistan is compounded by taxes and extra expenses that include production costs, transportation charges, and an 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST), all of which elevate the final price. The interplay of these elements has led to increasingly burdensome costs for Pakistanis compared to their Indian counterparts.

Lastly, the economic situation in Pakistan influences gas prices as well. The depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against the dollar has made imports more expensive, further exacerbating the cost of LPG. Thus, the convergence of inflation and currency devaluation has rendered the prices of gas in Pakistan considerably higher, leading to challenges for the local population in affording basic cooking needs compared to what is available in India.