Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik announced that the government will maintain the gas tariff for the next six months, following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to ease the financial burden on consumers.
The minister highlighted that earlier this month, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) had raised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices by Rs 10.68 per kilogram, taking the rate to Rs 219.67 per kilogram.
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Ali Pervaiz Malik emphasized that the government’s reforms have halted the increase in circular debt in the gas sector, while a new deal has been struck to transfer excess LNG cargo from Qatar to the global market.
He assured that gas prices would remain stable for all consumers and said the government is providing maximum relief during the ongoing winter season, ensuring households have uninterrupted energy access.
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The briefing revealed that gas supply to domestic users has improved nationwide, with no local gas fields closed and power plants receiving gas in surplus, contributing to smoother distribution across regions.
Additionally, unaccounted-for gas (UFG) losses in the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) dropped from 9% to 5%, while Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) losses fell from 17% to 10%, with supply hours extended from 5am to 10pm.