ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Friday increased the prices of imported Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) by up to 15.3 per cent for October 2026, after which new rates have been fixed for two Sui gas companies.
According to the notification, the price of RLNG for the transmission system of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has been increased by 13.89 percent, after which the new price has been fixed at $ 15.9357 per million British thermal unit (MMBTU).
Similarly, the price of RLNG for the distribution system of SNGPL has been increased by 14.01 percent, after which the new price has become $ 17.3259 per MMBTU.
According to the notification, the price of RLNG for the transmission system of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) has been increased by 15.25 percent, after which the new price has been set at $ 14.5339 per MMBTU.
RLNG has also been made expensive for the distribution system of SSGCL. In this regard, the price has increased by 15.27 percent, after which the new price has been set at $ 16.3959 per MMBTU.
According to OGRA, the new prices of RLNG will be applicable from October 1, 2026, the authority has determined the new prices according to the policy guidelines of the federal government.
The notification states that the prices of RLNG have been determined on the basis of two imported cargoes of Pakistan State Oil (PSO).
After the price hike, there has been a significant difference in the rates of RLNG for the transmission and distribution systems of SNGPL and SSGCL.
It should be noted that RLNG is imported liquefied natural gas, which is re-converted into gas form and delivered to consumers through gas pipelines. Its prices are determined on the basis of various factors including LNG prices in the global market and import costs.
