Fertiliser producers have received imported gas at discounted rates since 2018

Gas may be supplied for only 8 hours a day on SNGPL’s network in December

SNGPL seeks increase of Rs488.08 per mmbtu in its average prescribed price

Govt aims to collect Rs9 billion in taxes annually

Govt’s involvement in LNG business caused circular debt to balloon to alarming levels

Petroleum division proposed adoption of mechanism for settlement of actual premium to ensure supply/import security

Price fall at start of winter a welcome relief for gas consumers

It comes under quarterly adjustment; govt absorbs around Rs3 per unit in form of subsidy

Incentive being planned to encourage offshore drilling for oil, gas reserves

Dependence on expensive LNG continues to trap utilities