Gas shortage puts extra financial burden on consumers

Even before onset of intense cold, complaints about gas supply have been widespread

HYDERABAD:

Gas shortages intensify financial strain on citizens, particularly during severe cold spells.

The cold weather in Hyderabad has exacerbated existing challenges, including electric load-shedding and rising electricity prices.

The scarcity of gas during this period, aggravated by the suspension of supply from the Sui Southern Gas Company, has deepened the woes of residents.

Even before the onset of the intense cold, complaints about gas supply were widespread in densely populated areas across the city.

However, the ongoing severe cold wave has heightened the scarcity of gas.

Hyderabad faces severe gas shortages in densely populated areas.

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In various units of Latifabad, gas is supplied for only nine hours, limited to morning, afternoon, and evening.

The gas pressure has noticeably decreased, sometimes reaching extreme lows. In areas like Latifabad Unit No. 11 & 12, residents experience minimal gas supply, lasting only a few minutes a day, prompting them to rely on LPG cylinders for daily cooking needs.

Similar gas scarcity affects heavily populated areas such as Liaquat Colony, Quaidabad, Firdous Colony, Kali Mori Road, Teen Number Talab, and Yasrab Colony. Many residents resort to buying food from eateries.

Complaints of gas unavailability also arise in parts of SITE. Labour Colony in SITE reports no gas supply from morning to evening but availability from 10pm to 7am.

Similar issues are reported in various areas of Qasimabad, ranging from complete gas scarcity to three-hour supply periods in the morning, afternoon, and night.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 7^th, 2024.