‘Whole morning revolves around gas’: Pakistan’s fuel crisis enters kitchens
Summary
Pakistan is facing a serious shortage of cooking gas due to reduced imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid the war involving the US and Israel attacking Iran. This has caused households, especially women, to adjust their daily routines around limited and irregular gas supply windows for cooking.Key Facts
- Pakistan’s LNG imports have dropped from 8.2 million tonnes in 2021 to 6.1 million tonnes by late 2025.
- The US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, 2024, disrupting LNG supplies and worsening Pakistan’s energy crisis.
- Domestic gas production in Pakistan has been declining for years, increasing reliance on imported LNG.
- Most of Pakistan’s imported LNG comes from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
- In early 2026, Pakistan usually received 8-12 LNG shipments per month, but in March 2026, only two shipments arrived.
- A Qatari LNG tanker recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the way to Pakistan, the first since the war began.
- Cooking gas in Karachi homes is available only during short periods in the morning, afternoon, and evening, affecting daily meal schedules.
- Women in Pakistan, who do most unpaid household work, are adjusting their daily lives significantly due to the irregular gas supply.
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