ISLAMABAD: Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has requested a Rs366.75 increase per million British thermal units in its average prescribed gas price, while Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) seeks a smaller revision.
Both utilities have approached the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) for revised prices covering FY2026-27 (July–June), with retrospective effect from July 1.
SSGC proposes an average prescribed price of Rs2,071.75 per million British thermal units (MMBtu). SNGPL seeks Rs1,712.40 per MMBtu, against a reported existing rate of Rs1,702. These requests do not, by themselves, change consumer bills.
A prescribed price reflects the average revenue a utility requires to supply gas. Category-wise consumer tariffs follow a separate government decision-and-notification process.
SNGPL’s submission includes Rs60.147 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) service costs, equivalent to Rs471.16 per MMBtu. It argues that limited domestic gas availability during winter requires additional supply arrangements.
The company estimates that it needs 16 LNG cargoes during the season to maintain supplies. Both utilities cite higher international crude oil prices as a factor increasing gas costs.
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OGRA’s website lists public hearing notices for both companies’ reviews of estimated revenue requirements. Its SSGC notice is dated November 6, while the SNGPL notice is dated Wednesday.
Separately, the federal government is preparing a winter gas management plan covering November to February 2027. Under that proposed arrangement, households receive priority, while severe shortages or inadequate LNG deliveries could trigger restrictions for other users.
The potential restrictions apply to various sectors, including industry, captive power plants, fertiliser producers, and compressed natural gas stations.
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) will evaluate these utilities’ requests through its hearing and determination process. Any changes to consumer gas prices by category will require a government decision and official notification.
