Dera ismail khan: The district administration has launched a district-wide crackdown against underweight LPG cylinders, overcharging, and illegal LPG refilling following public complaints. In this regard, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Muhammad Hamid Sadiq conducted a surprise inspection of LPG plants to examine cylinder weights, pricing, and the supply system.
During the inspection, authorities took immediate action against complaints of underweight gas cylinders, ensuring that domestic LPG cylinders weighing 11. 8 kilograms are supplied to consumers with the full prescribed quantity of gas.
Legal action was initiated on the spot against staff found violating the regulations.
He directed all LPG plant operators to prominently display official plant rates and warned that any reduction in cylinder weight would not be tolerated. He said the measure would help eliminate unnecessary middlemen, ensure dealers receive LPG at official rates, and provide consumers with timely supplies at fair prices.
The inspection was later extended to LPG retail outlets across the city, where officials ordered retailers to prominently display cylinder prices and sell LPG strictly according to the official plant rate with the approved profit margin.
Retailers were also warned against overcharging consumers.
Dr. Sadiq reiterated that decanting LPG from one cylinder to another is illegal under the law and instructed retailers to sell only standard-weight cylinders. He warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone charging above the notified price or violating government regulations.
Meanwhile, the district administration has also intensified its campaign against illegal LPG filling in vehicles. Officials said shops involved in the unlawful practice are being sealed, criminal cases are being registered, and those responsible are being arrested and sent to jail.