To reduce subsidy-related debt, the outgoing federal government has increased gas prices for the second time in recent months, while Pakistanis continue to bear the burden of record electricity and gas prices.
The increase was intended to satisfy International Monetary Fund (IMF) requirements. In addition, recent price increases are a component of more extensive gas sector reforms, which include the elimination of subsidies.
This time, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) increased Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) gas rates by more than 35 and 8 percent, respectively.
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The minimum charge for protected consumers is Rs687 for usage of no more than 0.2 units. A monthly fee of Rs886 is required for users of 0.4 units, while the cost is Rs1,168 for users of 0.6 units.
Protected consumers who consume 0.8 units or more per month will be charged Rs1,566 and Rs1,713, respectively.
Units consumption monthly bill of protected consumers
0.2 – Rs687
0.4 – Rs886
0.6 – Rs1,168
0.8 – Rs1,156
0.9 – Rs1,713
The proposed gas tariff, which aims to compensate for the Rs98 billion shortfall of both gas companies, will result in a minimum bill of 1,646 for non-protected users.
One-unit users will receive Rs5,457 towards their gas bill. The bill will be Rs15,496 for two units and Rs32,144 for three units.
| Units | Monthly Bill |
| 0.2 | Rs1,646 |
| 0.4 | Rs2,285 |
| 0.6 | Rs2,997 |
| 0.8 | Rs4,410 |
| 0.9 | Rs4,934 |
| 1.2 | Rs5,457 |
| 1.5 | Rs9,499 |
| 2.0 | Rs15,496 |
| 2.5 | Rs25,233 |
| 3.0 | Rs32,144 |
| 3.5 | Rs51,829 |
| 4.0 | Rs59,787 |
| 4.5 and above | Rs72,946 |
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