Gas pressure woes: Petroleum Minister directs gas companies to resolve issue

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervaiz Malik has directed the Sui gas companies to improve supply, stressing that public convenience must remain the top priority.
Gas consumers across the country are currently facing pressure issues, leaving many unable to cook meals despite receiving gas only three times a day — and at double the previous tariff.
According to an official statement, a high-level meeting on winter gas load management was held under the chairmanship of the Petroleum Minister.
Ali Pervaiz Malik said that, on the special directives of the Prime Minister, every possible measure must be taken to ensure adequate gas supply during the winter season.
The Managing Directors of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) briefed the meeting on current gas availability nationwide.
The minister stated that instructions have been issued to both companies to facilitate the public, adding that the rollout of RLNG connections was also reviewed. He further noted that this year’s domestic gas supply situation is significantly better than last winter.
According to the SNGPL Managing Director, gas is being supplied continuously from 5 AM to 10 PM, in addition to regular supply during meal times, ensuring greater convenience for households.
The federal minister emphasized that improvements in gas supply are being carried out with public comfort as the foremost priority.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Petroleum Division, Sui Northern Gas, Sui Southern Gas, and OGRA. Ends