ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has approved a nationwide reduction of up to 8% in natural gas tariffs for the ongoing fiscal year, pending final approval from the federal government.
According to Ogra, the decision comes after evaluating the Review of Estimated Revenue Requirement (RERR) for both Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) for FY 2025-26.
The regulator has suggested new tariffs of Rs1,804.08/mmbtu for SNGPL and Rs1,549.41/mmbtu for SSGCL, reflecting a 3% cut for SNGPL and 8% for SSGCL. Ogra said these adjustments were made after a detailed review of each company’s revenue needs, along with cost and demand rationalisation.
The authority also confirmed that the impact of deferred Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) cargoes has been factored in to ease the burden on consumers. Additionally, Ogra adjusted Rs13.565 billion for SNGPL and Rs47.315 billion for SSGCL against the previous gas circular debt, in line with federal cabinet directions issued on July 1, 2024.
Ogra has now sought guidance from the federal government regarding category-wise consumer prices, noting that the existing rates will remain in place until the government issues its final notification.
Meanwhile, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik has instructed gas companies to ensure an uninterrupted supply during the winter season. In a meeting on winter load management, the minister emphasized timely measures to support consumers, noting that gas supply this year is expected to be significantly better than last winter. Senior officials from SNGPL and SSGC briefed him on nationwide gas availability and updates on RLNG domestic connections.
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