By SKM
November 24, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has reduced the average prescribed gas prices for SNGPL and SSGCL by 3% and 8%, respectively, as part of its provisional determination of the Review of Estimated Revenue Requirement (RERR) for fiscal year 2025–26. The decision was issued under Section 8(2) of the OGRA Ordinance, 2002. The reduction in prices will be implemented from January 1, 2026
OGRA said the price cuts follow a detailed assessment of the two gas utilities’ financial requirements, during which the authority rationalized demand projections and optimized both costs and revenues. It added that the inclusion of deferred Pakistan LNG Limited cargo impacts also helped ease the burden on gas consumers.
According to the determination, the average prescribed price for SNGPL has been set at Rs. 1,804.08 per MMBTU, while SSGCL’s prescribed price has been fixed at Rs. 1,549.41 per MMBTU for FY 2025-26. Both reflect a downward revision from current levels, which OGRA said aligns with its mandate to protect consumer interests and promote fiscal discipline.
The authority has also made significant adjustments to long-standing circular debt, acting on the Federal Cabinet’s directive of July 01, 2024. OGRA has adjusted Rs. 13,565 million for SNGPL and Rs. 47,315 million for SSGCL against previous shortfalls and accumulated circular debt stock.
OGRA has now requested the Federal Government to advise on category-wise consumer sale prices. Any revised rates will be notified once government guidance is received. Until then, the existing consumer gas tariffs will remain unchanged. Ends
