Overview
- OGRA provisionally set average prescribed prices at Rs1,804.08/MMBTU for SNGPL and Rs1,549.41/MMBTU for SSGCL, indicating 3% and 8% reductions respectively.
- OGRA stated that no final change to category‑wise consumer tariffs has been approved and that existing rates will remain until the federal government issues guidance and a notification.
- Following conflicting reports that cited increases of up to 7.14%, OGRA’s latest clarification emphasizes the determination reflects reduced prescribed prices under its RERR review.
- In line with a July 1, 2024 cabinet directive, OGRA adjusted prior shortfalls of Rs13,565 million for SNGPL and Rs47,315 million for SSGCL, passing through roughly Rs60 billion to address circular debt.
- SNGPL and SSGCL had sought far larger hikes—28.62% and 21.82%—citing a combined shortfall of over Rs77 billion, while OGRA also factored deferred LNG cargo impacts to benefit consumers.