Despite assurances from the authorities of an uninterrupted gas supply during the holy month, it is disappointing to see the gas crisis persisting well into the first week of Ramadan.

Households across the country are facing severe shortages of both piped gas and LPG cylinders, making the simple act of preparing iftar and sehri a daily challenge for millions.

It seems that pipeline gas has not increased despite rising demand, and the LPG market remains volatile, with cylinder prices far above regulated levels.

The most damaging element of this gas crisis, aside from the shortage itself, is the gap between official assurance and lived experience: Prior to this widespread disruption, authorities had signaled that the situation was under control.

The persistence of the crisis begs the question: Was this a failure of calculation, a vulnerability in infrastructure, or a mismanagement of LNG imports?

While energy management is undeniably complex, that is no excuse for a lack of transparency. If supply constraints were foreseeable, the public deserved an honest warning and viable alternatives rather than a false sense of security.

Promises of stability mean nothing if they are not backed by realistic planning, investment in energy infrastructure, and transparent communication. 

The government must urgently address not only short-term shortages but also the structural gaps that leave households and businesses alike at the mercy of supply volatility.

The issue now is no longer whether the crisis can be explained, but whether it can be resolved swiftly and credibly. Restoring supply is essential, but restoring confidence is equally urgent.

In moments like these, governance is measured not by promises made, but by reliability demonstrated.