The prolonged gas load-shedding in the provincial capital has made life miserable for the residents, while on the other hand, the skyrocketed prices of LPG cylinders have added to the woes of citizens.
The persistent gas load-shedding in the city, often without any prior notice by the gas authorities has made life difficult, complained the citizens, adding that despite paying hefty gas bills the people in urban areas are forced to purchase LPG cylinders at high prices while the suburban population relies on firewood.
Due to increased consumption of LPG and firewood, the local vendors have also increased the prices of the two commodities to earn undue profit.
The people complained that the gas authorities do not give gas supply during crucial times like breakfast and cooking hours. The people and children usually go to work and school in the morning without having breakfast.
Sabir Shah, a resident of Gulbahar-II said that they have been using LPG cylinders from the start of the winter season due to the unavailability of gas supply, adding that the district administration has closed the CNG stations to improve gas supply to domestic consumers, but to no use.
He said that now the local vendors were charging extra money from them per LPG cylinders and if they refuse the vendors make excuses and do not provide LGP.
The areas facing prolonged gas load-shedding included Gulbahar, Hastnagri, Haji Camp, Nothiyar, Saddar, Abdara Road, University town, Hazarkhwani, Ghari Atta Mohammad, Dir Colony, Tor Baba area, Bahadar Kallay, Achar and Garhi Hayat Khan, etc.—APP
