OGRA approves 45% increase in gas tariff from July
OGRA approves a 45% increase in gas tariff from July!
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) approved an increase in gas prices just a day after a massive increase in the price of petroleum products.
The development comes in a bid to reach a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
“After approving an increase of Rs266.58 per MMBTU the price of gas has now been fixed at Rs854.52 per MMBTU for the SNGPL consumers, according to the notification issued.
“While for SSGC consumers, the price of gas has been fixed at Rs1,007.82 per MMBTU after an increase of Rs308.53 per MMBTU,” the notification read.
Based on the Determination of Estimated Revenue Requirement (DERR) for the financial year 2022-23, a 45% increase has been approved for the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL).
While for Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) a 44% hike has been notified.
The new prices will be effective from July 1.
