Govt cuts RLNG prices slightly for June

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy regulator trimmed prices of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) for June, citing a marginal drop in terminal charges as the primary reason for the adjustment.

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) reduced RLNG rates for both Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd (SSGCL), according to a notification issued Friday. The changes reflect slight declines of up to 0.09 per cent across transmission and distribution costs in line with federal policy directives.

For SNGPL consumers, the transmission price has been cut to $11.015 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), while the distribution rate now stands at $11.7816 per MMBtu -- both reflecting a 0.09 per cent decrease from May.

Similarly, SSGCL’s revised transmission price is set at $9.7284 per MMBtu, while the distribution rate has dropped to $10.865 per MMBtu, marking reductions of 0.09 per cent and 0.08 per cent, respectively.

The price revision is based on the government’s policy guidelines and cost components associated with LNG imports and re-gasification. The small downward adjustment offers limited relief to industrial and commercial sectors that rely heavily on RLNG as a key energy input amid broader energy cost pressures.

RLNG plays a critical role in Pakistan’s energy mix, particularly during periods of domestic gas shortfall. The government adjusts prices monthly, depending on import prices, exchange rates and infrastructure costs.