TEHRAN – The Gabd–Rimdan border crossing in Pakistan’s Gwadar region has reopened, allowing trucks carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and essential goods to resume cross-border movements between Iran and Pakistan.
 The crossing was closed for about a week, with Pakistani authorities citing security concerns and efforts to combat smuggling. The disruption coincided with a sharp rise in gas prices in Pakistan, where LPG prices reportedly reached record levels.
The Gabd–Rimdan crossing, located in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, is one of the land routes used for trade between Iran and Pakistan. Its closure disrupted the movement of LPG shipments and some essential commodities.
The reopening has restored the route for commercial truck traffic and the transportation of goods. However, detailed figures on the volume of truck movements and cargo transported since the crossing reopened have not been made available.
During the disruption, LPG prices in Pakistan increased amid concerns over supply. Reports indicated that the price of a 12-kilogram LPG cylinder rose from around 4,500 Pakistani rupees to approximately 7,000 rupees in some parts of Balochistan, with higher prices reported in other cities.
Iran is among the sources supplying LPG to Pakistan, and disruptions to cross-border transport routes can affect the availability of the product in local markets.
The reopening of the Gabd–Rimdan crossing is expected to facilitate the movement of LPG and other goods. However, the extent to which the resumption of trade will affect prices will depend on supply levels and how quickly cross-border deliveries return to normal.