Pakistan LPG Crisis: Due to the ongoing war between the US and Iran, there is a shortage of crude oil across the world. Due to which the condition of LPG is also in bad shape. Due to this, inflation is also continuously increasing in many other countries including India. So the situation in Pakistan has gone from bad to worse. The situation is so bad that people have been forced to use cooking gas by filling it in balloons.

Critical situation in some parts of Karachi
According to the report of news agency ANI, residents in some parts of Karachi are troubled due to prolonged power cuts. To find a solution to this problem, people have started storing gas in plastic balloons. Because due to its lack, everyday life was being greatly affected. Especially Mominabad area of ​​Orangi Town seems to be greatly affected by the shortage of LPG.

Also read: Mamta did not take even Rs 1 salary, how did the Bengal CM survive? How much pension will you get now?

What do residents say?
Here, when gas supply is available for a short period, gas is being filled in specially designed plastic balloons. Later they are being used for cooking. Talking about this, local residents said that when the gas supply was restored for some time, these balloons worth 1 thousand to 1.5 thousand PKR (Pakistani Rupee) were filled in the markets. Once filled, these are disconnected and used as a temporary storage solution throughout the day to meet household needs.

Questions are being raised regarding security
From a security point of view, this is a very unsafe method. Many people have also expressed concern about this. Storing gas in plastic balloons can be a serious risk. While talking to ANI, experts have described it as a ‘walking bomb’. He has warned people that even slight friction or coming in contact with heat can turn it into an explosive. In densely populated areas, it can also cause loss of life and property.

Also read: Petrol Price: Petrol prices increased by 50%, people got burnt in the fire of Iran war, Trump’s bet backfired!

LPG price in Pakistan
Let us tell you that amidst the US-Iran crisis, LPG prices are skyrocketing in many countries including India. Even in Pakistan, the prices of gas cylinders are so high that it is becoming difficult for the common people to reach them. At present, according to CEIC data in Pakistan, the price of 11.67 kg domestic gas cylinder in April 2026 is Rs 5215.430.

Extra Gas Charge Complaint: Since then LPG prices have increased in the country. Since then many types of news are coming out regarding the use of gas. Meanwhile, a new trend has also been seen. Where some hotels and restaurants are charging more money from customers by adding gas charge separately to the bill. Many people consider it normal and make the payment.

But actually it is against the rules. Now strictness has also started on this. The Central Consumer Protection Authority has made it clear that charging such extra charges is wrong. That is, if apart from food and tax, any gas charge has been added to your bill. So you can also complain.

What do the rules say?

News is coming from many places in the country. Where gas charges are being taken separately in hotels and restaurants. Which is wrong according to the rules. If you understand in simple language, it is the job of the hotel or restaurant to add its expenses to the price in advance. In this way, adding separate charges later is against the rules.

• The cost of LPG, electricity or fuel is a part of business cost.
• It is considered wrong to add it separately to the bill.
• The price written in the menu will be considered as the base price.
• Only applicable taxes can be added on top of this.

CCPA has declared it illegal under consumer protection law. That means this charge is not correct. If this happens, you can complain.

Also read: These people will not have to pay security fees on PNG connection, know the rules before applying.

What to do immediately if you see gas charge in the bill?

If such a bill comes in front of you. So instead of ignoring it, it is important to take immediate action. Many times people give money to avoid hassles. Due to which this thing gets promoted. But you don’t do this. Rather take the right steps.

• First of all ask the restaurant staff about this charge.
• If the answer is not satisfactory, ask for the charge to be removed.
• Keep a photo or copy of the bill with you.
• If necessary, talk to the manager and ask for written clarification

Remember that no extra charge can be taken forcefully from you. You have every right to refuse.

How to complain?

If the hotel or restaurant does not listen to you, the next step is to complain. Now the process for this has also been made quite easy.

• Call the National Consumer Helpline or lodge a complaint online.
• The matter can also be taken to the consumer court.
• It is important to keep bills and proof of conversation.
• If the complaint is found true then action can be taken at the concerned place.

CCPA has clearly warned that strict action will be taken in such cases. So next time if gas charge appears in the bill. So instead of remaining silent, take the right steps.

Also read: You will not get a better opportunity than this to buy a house in Delhi…DDA is offering 1BHK for Rs 33 lakh.

The impact of increasing tension in the Middle East is not limited to the global oil and gas market, but now cyber criminals have also started taking advantage of it. Amidst people’s concern regarding gas supply in India, fraudsters are adopting new methods to extort money from people by threatening to get LPG cylinders quickly or cutting off PNG connections. Delhi Police has issued a special warning regarding this type of fraud.

Due to the increasing conflict between Iran and Israel-America, the supply of oil and gas in the international market has been affected. Its impact is being felt in India also. However, to ensure that common people do not face shortage of gas, oil companies have made changes in some rules related to cylinder booking.

The rumor being spread about the shortage of LPG cylinders is a hoax created by cyber thugs.

Do not click on any such unknown link and immediately inform the police.#DPUpdates #CyberScam#LPGCrises#LPGBlackMarketing pic.twitter.com/Dxt7xGM0HG

— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) March 12, 2026

Taking advantage of the opportunity, cyber thugs became active

Amidst the widespread concern regarding gas supply, cyber criminals have also laid a new trap. Fraudsters are deceiving people through social media posts, fake advertisements and phone calls. According to Delhi Police, in these calls, people are being shown the fear of getting gas cylinder quickly or PNG connection being closed.

Calling as an employee of a gas agency

Additional Commissioner Rajeev Ranjan said that in many cases, swindlers call claiming to be representatives of the gas agency. They ask whether you have booked your LPG cylinder. When the person on the other end expresses surprise, the caller claims that there is going to be a huge shortage of petrol and LPG in India due to the war in Iran.

Bank account can be emptied as soon as you click the link

After this the fraudsters say that if the booking is not done immediately then the cylinder of your quota will be given to someone else. On this pretext they try to get information related to the bank and send a link. As soon as the person clicks on that link, the fraudsters take remote access to the phone and withdraw money from the bank account.

The web is spreading through messages

Police officials say that messages like ‘Pay Now, Get Gas Tomorrow’ are also being sent to many people through WhatsApp and SMS. In this, advance payment is demanded by luring the person with the promise of quick gas delivery. Gas companies have clarified that no such demand is made by them at the time of booking.

Resort to fake advertisements on social media

Cyber ​​​​thugs are also running fake advertisements using the names and logos of gas companies on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. In many cases, people are also being intimidated by saying that if they do not pay the bill, their PNG connection will be disconnected. A large number of people are being targeted through such messages.

Can be avoided by taking these precautions

Experts say that gas booking should always be done through the companies’ official websites or authorized apps. Avoid clicking on any unknown link and do not enter payment details on suspicious websites. Apart from this, sharing OTP or bank related information on someone’s request can also be risky.

Complain immediately if you are a victim of fraud

If cyber fraud happens to anyone, he should immediately contact the national cyber helpline number 1930. Along with this, it is also necessary to register a complaint on the government portal www.cybercrime.gov.in, so that action can be taken in time and the loss can be reduced.

Read this also: Delhi News: Massive fire in Delhi’s Andheria Mod Nature Market, about 50 shops destroyed, plumes of smoke visible far and wide

Jugaad stories are often heard and seen in India. Whenever any problem arises, people find some unique solution to it. This is the reason why Indian Jugaad is discussed all over the world. Many times these jugaads also come in handy for people, especially when suddenly some important thing is not available. These days, one such video is becoming increasingly viral on social media, seeing which people are both surprised and laughing.

In fact, these days there are reports of shortage of LPG gas cylinders from many parts of the country. At some places, people are cooking on wood stoves due to lack of gas, while at other places people are resorting to induction or other methods. In such an environment, a video has surfaced on social media, in which a person is seen making roti without a gas stove. Seeing this unique method, people are giving different types of reactions. This video has been shared on microblogging platform X with an account named @Shoonya_ydv. It is written along with the video that such content creators are defaming the government and action should be taken against them, however many people are watching the video humorously and are calling it Jugaad technology.

The guy made roti on the clothes press

In the video going viral, it can be seen that a person is preparing to make roti in the kitchen. He first makes a ball of dough and rolls it with the help of a rolling pin. After this, instead of gas stove or pan, he uses an electric iron to press clothes. The person first connects the press to electricity and heats it and then starts baking bread using it like a pan.

Such content creators are defaming the government… they should be booked for treason —#LpgGasCrisisIndia pic.twitter.com/tDrwFUPAid

— Shoonya (@Shoonya_ydv) March 12, 2026

It is clearly visible in the video that the roti kept on the hot press starts roasting slowly. The roti is ready within some time. Many people were surprised to see this unique method, because generally a pan and gas stove are required to make roti.

Also read –Mobile suddenly explodes while watching video, girl narrowly escapes; video viral

People gave funny reactions

After the video went viral, different reactions of people are coming out on social media. Some users are calling it the best Indian jugaad, while some people are also calling it dangerous. One user jokingly wrote that this talent should not go out of India. Another user wrote, America has accepted defeat. However, many people are also saying that such experiments may seem good as a joke, but one should not try to do them at home because using an electric press in this way can be dangerous and may even lead to an accident.

Also read – Due to difficulty in getting LPG cylinder, Mimers have fun, see how they are enjoying?