Govt cuts RLNG prices up to 2.68pc for July

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) trimmed prices of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) by up to 2.68 per cent for July, citing a marginal drop in terminal charges as the primary reason for the adjustment.

The regulator reduced its rates for both Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd (SSGCL), according to a notification issued on Tuesday. The changes reflect slight declines up to $0.291 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) across transmission and distribution costs in line with federal policy directives.

For SNGPL consumers, the transmission price has been cut by 1.65 per cent to $10.8338/MMBtu, while the distribution rate now cut 1.72 per cent to stand at $11.5787 per MMBtu over the June 2025 prices.

Similarly, SSGCL’s revised transmission price is set at $9.4713 per MMBtu, while the distribution rate has dropped to $10.5737 per MMBtu, marking reductions of 2.64 per cent and 2.68 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 downward adjustment offers 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.