ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP):The district administration has intensified its campaign against the sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at prices higher than the government-approved rate. In an early-morning operation, Assistant Commissioner Rural Fahad Cheema sealed 12 LPG shops for overcharging consumers, while authorities announced that action against retailers and wholesalers involved in pricing violations will continue. According to the district administration, the operation was carried out before dawn as part …
Distt admin seals 12 LPG shops for overcharging ; action against retailers, wholesalers to continue
ISLAMABAD, Jul 07 (APP):The district administration has intensified its campaign against the sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at prices higher than the government-approved rate.
In an early-morning operation, Assistant Commissioner Rural Fahad Cheema sealed 12 LPG shops for overcharging consumers, while authorities announced that action against retailers and wholesalers involved in pricing violations will continue.
According to the district administration, the operation was carried out before dawn as part of ongoing efforts to ensure that LPG is sold at officially notified rates. Inspection teams visited several outlets in rural areas and checked prices being charged to customers. During the inspections, a number of shops were found selling LPG above the government-fixed price.
Following the violations, Assistant Commissioner Rural Fahad Cheema ordered the sealing of 12 LPG shops. Officials said the action was taken to protect consumers from unlawful price increases and to ensure compliance with government regulations.
The administration stated that LPG is an essential household fuel used by a large number of residents, and any increase beyond the approved rate places an additional burden on consumers. Authorities emphasized that all LPG dealers, distributors, and wholesalers are required to follow the prices set by the government.
Officials further said that inspections will continue across the district to monitor LPG sales and identify businesses involved in overpricing. Retailers and wholesalers found violating official rates may face sealing of their premises, fines, and other legal action under the relevant laws.
The district administration warned LPG sellers against charging customers more than the notified price and urged the public to report cases of overcharging. Authorities said public cooperation is important in helping enforcement teams identify violations and take prompt action.
Assistant Commissioner Rural Fahad Cheema reiterated that there will be no tolerance for businesses involved in overpricing essential commodities. He said inspection teams will remain active in the field and continue monitoring LPG markets to ensure that consumers receive the commodity at the government-approved rate.
The district administration added that the campaign against overpricing will continue, with further checks planned for both retail outlets and wholesale suppliers across the area.
