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Black marketing of LPG cyllenders hit Nazira

Rampant black marketing of domestic LPG cyllenders is going on at Nazira. The two gas agencies of this small town has created artifical scarcity of cylinders. Cylindars meant for domestic purpose are also used by hotels, commercial establishments. As a result common people are affected. 

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