After a gap of three years, the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations in Punjab will remain open throughout the week from Tuesday but for six hours only. The SNGPL has issued a notification in this regard on Monday allowing the owners of filling stations to keep their outlets open from 10am to 4 pm daily and from 6am to 12 midnight on Sundays.
Petroleum Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi announced the decision on March 29 after the petroleum ministry officials reached an agreement with the CNG owners association.
The gas load-shedding for CNG filling stations started during the tenure of PPP led federal government.
Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha, Chairman Supreme Council APCNGA expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Petroleum Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for the decision.
Availability of CNG across the province for seven days a week will also help government save gas and electricity in peak hours, he added.
