Lahore, Oct. 25 -- Pakistan's ongoing cooking fuel crisis has intensified after thousands of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) retailers shut their outlets in protest against harassment by enforcement agencies and the government's failure to act against LPG companies and profiteers. The shutdown has left consumers struggling to find gas as the prices of alternative fuels continue to climb, as reported by The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, approximately 5,500 to 6,000 LPG shops have closed in Lahore and several other cities, forcing residents to move between outlets with empty cylinders in the hope of securing supplies. The strike follows nearly ten days of exceptionally high LPG prices, further squeezing households alread...