SSGC Seeks Rs367 Gas Price Increase as SNGPL Proposes Rs10 Hike
ISLAMABAD, November 12, 2026: Pakistan’s two major gas utilities have requested higher prescribed gas prices for fiscal year 2026–27, raising concerns about possible future changes in household and industrial gas tariffs.
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has sought an increase of Rs366.75 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), while Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has requested Rs10.40.
According to The Nation, both companies submitted revised revenue requirement petitions to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
Proposed Gas Prices in Pakistan
The companies have proposed the following average prescribed prices:
| Company | Reference Rate | Proposed Rate | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSGC | Rs1,705 | Rs2,071.75 | Rs366.75 |
| SNGPL | Rs1,702 | Rs1,712.40 | Rs10.40 |
The utilities want the revised rates to apply from July 1, 2026.
However, these requests remain subject to regulatory review.
Why Are SSGC and SNGPL Seeking Higher Prices?
The companies cited changes in international oil prices, exchange rates and projected gas demand.
According to The News International, SNGPL also highlighted pressure from limited domestic gas supplies and the need for imported liquefied natural gas during winter.
Its revised calculations include LNG-related service costs of approximately Rs60.147 billion.
The company estimated that around 16 LNG cargoes would be required under its revised winter supply assumptions.
Will Household Gas Bills Increase?
No increase has been approved through these petitions yet.
The requested amounts represent average prescribed prices used to calculate gas utilities’ revenue requirements.
They are different from the category-wise tariffs charged to domestic, commercial and industrial consumers.
OGRA must review the applications before making its determination.
Any subsequent consumer tariff adjustment would require a government decision and official notification.
Therefore, households should not assume their gas bills will rise by Rs367 or Rs10 per MMBtu.
Why Is SSGC Requesting a Larger Increase?
SSGC’s requested adjustment is considerably higher than SNGPL’s.
The difference reflects the companies’ separate revenue requirement calculations, operating conditions and supply projections.
The filings also reportedly show projected surpluses, but these do not prevent companies from seeking revised prescribed prices based on their regulatory calculations.
OGRA will assess the supporting financial information during its review.
What Happens Next?
OGRA has published notices concerning the companies’ revised revenue requirement petitions.
The regulator will examine their financial projections and conduct the applicable hearing process.
Consumers can follow developments through the official OGRA website.
Until a new government notification is issued, the proposed changes should not be treated as revised consumer gas rates.