Reduction in gas prices demanded

Islamabad :The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Thursday said CNG sector should not be burdened with cross-subsidy.

Gas distribution companies are minting billions of rupees from consumers under the excuse of line losses which should be noticed and gas price should be reduced, it said.

Speaking at a public hearing of OGRA, the central leader of CNG sector Ghiyas Abdullah Paracha, said that CNG sector has been subjected to cross-subsidy to benefit other sectors which is unjustified therefore it merits a withdrawal.