According to Samaa, the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has allegedly increased gas tariffs by a massive 148.8 percent, amidst a crippling shortage of the commodity.
It was reported that the new tariff will be implemented on bills from January 2023, and March bills will reflect the increased charges levied by the SNGPL. Reportedly, consumers using up to 0.6 cubic hectometers (hm3) will see their tariff rise from Rs. 201 to Rs. 500 per MMBTU.
Reports suggest that for those consuming more than four hm3, the tariff has increased by 112 percent, from Rs. 1,460 to Rs. 3,100 per MMBTU. The tariff for white-collar consumers using up to two hm3 of gas was increased by 45 percent.
An SNGPL spokesperson has later given a statement, clarifying that the government has created two distinct consumer categories: Protected and non-protected. The tariff for the Protected group has been reduced as they rely heavily on natural gas for cooking. On the other hand, the non-protected group includes consumers who not only use natural gas for cooking but also for space heating. Consequently, the tariff for this group has been increased.
Via Samaa
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there is no Consumer court in Pakistan. Jo Awam ki suney. jis ka jitna dil karta hy wo pese barha dyta hy.
Consumer court hy Pakistan main , application submit karni.paray gi, along with its copy to.media, ta k matter highlight ho.
Highly Pathetic….this vulture increase in prices of gas is not acceptable, cut down the luxuries not necessities, Authority should have to apply their mind in the right direction with prudence if they have……
Too much chaos of dearness in country and another bomb quick ready to kill the economic activities mainly middle class. What a starange
Hm3 = Hundred Meter Cube
There is no positive result even increasing the price amount. Now they have lost all the atheism of morality. If you are getting the increase price and not supplying the gas it is known as dicoiety. My account ID 98086460528
Ok I’ll check your account.
Sngpl please also increase load shedding of gas by 60 percent