Big crisis in Pakistan, after LPG, petrol and diesel, prices of medicines also increased

Karachi. The impact of the ongoing US-Iran war in the Middle East is now clearly visible on many countries of the world. In India’s neighboring country Pakistan, this crisis has had the biggest impact on the energy and health sectors. There is a huge shortage of LPG, petrol and diesel in the country, while now the prices of medicines are also increasing rapidly. According to reports, the fuel crisis in Pakistan is continuously deepening. Due to the impact on the international supply chain and disruption in oil supply in the Gulf region, the prices of petrol and diesel in the country have already increased significantly. The situation is so serious that the government has to take strict steps to save fuel.

Rise in LPG prices
Talking about LPG, there has been a big jump in its prices. The price of 11.67 kg cylinder, which was earlier available between Rs 3150 to Rs 3950, has now increased to Rs 3900 to Rs 5135. Its direct impact is on the pockets of common people. Not only the prices, but the fuel stock is also decreasing rapidly. According to the report, Pakistan has stock of petrol left for about 27 days, diesel for 21 days and LPG for only 9 days. Crude oil reserves are also said to be sufficient only for 11 days. The biggest reason for this crisis is the increasing tension in the Middle East and the impact of the Strait of Hormuz. This is the same sea route from which a large part of the world’s oil is supplied.

Danger increased due to war
Due to the war, the danger on this route has increased, due to which the supply of oil and gas is being disrupted. Now the impact of this crisis is also visible on the health sector. Due to rising prices of raw materials and interruption in supply of medicines, the prices of medicines are increasing rapidly. Due to this, treatment is becoming expensive for common people. At the global level too, due to this war, pressure on the pharmaceutical industry has increased and production has been affected at many places. Experts believe that if this war continues for a long time, Pakistan may have to face a serious economic crisis. Problems like inflation, unemployment and shortage of essential items may increase further.