Traders reject LNG charges in Sui gas bills

Rawalpindi: Business community of Rawalpindi has rejected the inflated Sui gas bills that includes LNG charges and urged the concern authorities to take immediate notice.

Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) President Zahid Latif Khan on Thursday has expressed concern over issuance of inflated gas bills by Sui Northern Gas Pipeline (SNGPL) to commercial users at bread makers, ‘tandoors’ and bakeries.

In a meeting with traders’ delegation at Chamber House Rawalpindi, RCCI chief said that it was reported by bread makers and ‘Naan Bai’ representatives that they were issued inflated gas bills for the month of March and it includes LNG charges. The inclusion of LNG charges in gas bills is not acceptable at all, RCCI chief vowed.

The business community especially industries linked with SME sector are already facing gas shortage and these inflated bills will further increased their sufferings, he added.