ISLAMABAD: OGRA has issued a notification to increase gas prices for domestic consumers, the new rates will be applicable from July 1.
According to reports, this is another setback for the inflation-hit citizens, as the gas rates for consumers have been officially increased.
According to the notification, domestic gas prices have been changed by Rs. 1.50 paise between 200 and Rs. 4,200 per MMBTU. Protected domestic consumers will be charged between Rs. 200 and Rs. 350 per MMBTU, while unprotected consumers will have to face prices ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 4,200 per MMBTU.
In addition, fixed monthly charges of Rs. 600 have been imposed on protected consumers. Rs. 1,500 on unprotected consumers. Unprotected consumers using more than 1.5 cubic meters of gas will now pay Rs. 3,000 in fixed charges.
The notification also outlines rates for other sectors:
Government, semi-government institutions, hospitals, and educational institutes: Rs. 3,175 per MMBTU
Tandoors (bread ovens): Rs. 110 to Rs. 700 per MMBTU
Commercial consumers: Rs. 3,900 per MMBTU
General industry: Rs. 2,300 per MMBTU
Captive power plants: Rs. 3,500 per MMBTU
CNG stations: Rs. 3,750 per MMBTU
Cement factories: Rs. 4,400 per MMBTU
Fertilizer plants: Rs. 1,597 per MMBTU
Power plants, including K-Electric: Rs. 1,225 per MMBTU
The revised tariff structure aims to balance subsidies while increasing government revenue but is likely to deepen public concern amid rising living costs.
