Pakistan’s two major gas distribution companies have asked the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to revise their average prescribed prices for the current financial year. According to a November 2026 report by Geo News, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) submitted separate petitions proposing increases. These are requests under regulatory consideration, not confirmed increases to household gas bills.
What increases have the companies requested?
SNGPL has proposed an average prescribed price of Rs1,712.40 per MMBtu, compared with the reported existing level of Rs1,702. SSGC has requested Rs2,071.75 per MMBtu, an increase of Rs366.75 over its reported current level. The companies are seeking changes effective from July 1, subject to regulatory decisions and applicable government notification.
Why are the utilities seeking higher prices?
The petitions cite costs linked to gas supply and imports. SNGPL reportedly included Rs60.147 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) service costs and estimated an LNG service cost of Rs471.16 per MMBtu. The companies also pointed to international energy-price pressures and the challenge of meeting demand as domestic production declines.
Does this mean household gas bills will rise?
Not automatically. An average prescribed price is part of the regulatory process and is not the same as the tariff paid by every residential or commercial customer. OGRA’s determination and any subsequent government tariff decisions will determine whether, when and how changes affect different customer groups.
What happens next?
OGRA must assess the petitions under its procedures. Consumers should follow official OGRA notices and their utility’s tariff announcements rather than treating the companies’ proposed figures as final charges.
Source: Geo News report on SNGPL and SSGC petitions. Figures are attributed to the cited report and remain subject to regulatory verification.
