ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national gas transmission network has entered a critical phase once again after nearly two months of stability, with system pressure surpassing the danger level of five billion cubic feet (BCF), The News reported on Thursday. Official figures for October 29, 2025, reveal that the line pack — which measures gas volume and pressure […]
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New gas connections to get 31% cheaper RLNG
The government has decided to provide cheaper imported gas, or RLNG, to new domestic and commercial gas connection applicants. Officials say Pakistan currently faces a surplus of RLNG and wants to make use of it efficiently. The move also marks the end of a ban on new gas connections that was in place since 2021. […]
Shehbaz voices concern over brewing power, LNG crises
ISLAMABAD: PML-N President and National Assembly Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif has expressed concern and alarm over reports of a brewing new gas and electricity crisis. In a statement Shehbaz said the reports of a new crisis of gas and electricity shortages and disruptions for consumers from next month are unfortunate and deeply concerning. He said […]
Export of surplus urea can help narrow burgeoning trade deficit
As the government struggles to bridge the widening trade deficit, exports of surplus urea produced using RLNG or gas priced at Petroleum Policy 2012 can immediately narrow the gap through $300 million in export proceeds. Latest figures of the Ministry of Commerce show that the country’s trade deficit, which has been widening since December 2020, […]
Gas prices not being increased for power, CNG sectors
The Petroleum Division confirms that the prices for natural gas and RLNG consumers are not being increased on account of RLNG, sold by SNGPL to the domestic sector during the winter season, and hence the news item is not factual. Accordingly, RLNG price will not be increased for power and CNG sectors. It is further […]