ISLAMABAD – Pakistanis are bearing brunt of record gas and electricity prices and now the outgoing government raised gas prices for the second time in recent months in a bid to cut subsidy-related debt.
The new hike aimed to meet conditions set by the International Monetary Fund IMF. Furthermore, the recent price hikes are part of broader reforms in gas sectors, including the phasing out of subsidies.
This time Oil and Gas Regularly Authority (OGRA) jacked up the gas tariff of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) by over 35pc and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) by over 8pc.
For the protected consumers, the minimum bill stands at Rs687 if you are using up to 0.2 units. Those who are using 0.4 units need to pay Rs886 for each month, and it will be Rs1,168 for 0.6 units.
Protected Consumers using 0.8 units or over 0.9 units will be paying Rs1,566 and Rs1,713 per month.
Units consumption | Monthly Bill |
0.2 | Rs687 |
0.4 | Rs886 |
0.6 | Rs1,168 |
0.8 | Rs1,156 |
0.9 | Rs1,713 |
Sui Gas Bill Unit for Non-Protected consumers
As the proposed gas tariff will cover Rs98 billion shortfall of both gas companies, the minimum bill for non-protected users will be 1,646. Those using 1 unit will get Rs5,457 for sui gas bill. For 2 units, the bill will be Rs15,496, and Rs32,144 for 3 units.
Units Consumption | Monthly Bill |
0.2 | Rs1,646 |
0.4 | Rs2,285 |
0.6 | Rs2,997 |
0.8 | Rs4,410 |
0.9 | Rs4,934 |
1.2 | Rs5,457 |
1.5 | Rs9,499 |
2.0 | Rs15,496 |
2.5 | Rs25,233 |
3.0 | Rs32,144 |
3.5 | Rs51,829 |
4.0 | Rs59,787 |
4.5 and above | Rs72,946 |
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FAQs
For the protected consumers, the minimum bill stands at Rs687 if you are using up to 0.2 units. Those who are using 0.4 units need to pay Rs886 for each month, and it will be Rs1,168 for 0.6 units. Protected Consumers using 0.8 units or over 0.9 units will be paying Rs1,566 and Rs1,713 per month.
What is the price of sui gas bill in Pakistan 2024? ›
The proposed gas tariff, which aims to compensate for the Rs98 billion shortfall of both gas companies, will result in a minimum bill of 1,646 for non-protected users. One-unit users will receive Rs5,457 towards their gas bill. The bill will be Rs15,496 for two units and Rs32,144 for three units.
How to calculate gas bill from meter reading in Pakistan? ›
How to Calculate Sui Gas Bill in Pakistan
- Gas meter show gas consumed in cubic meters (m3). Subtract previous reading from. ...
- Divide cubic meters to 100 to get monthly gas reading in cubic hectometers (Hm3). ...
- GCV is given on gas bill (for example, it is 933 in this case). ...
- Now it is the final step to get gas bill.
What is the new gas rate in Pakistan? ›
Sale Price: | Rs. / MMBTU |
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Up to 1.5 hm3 per month: | 1,450.00 |
Up to 2 hm3 per month: | 1,900.00 |
Up to 3 hm3 per month: | 3,300.00 |
Up to 4 hm3 per month: | 3,800.00 |
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How to check sui gas bill online in Pakistan? ›
To check your sui gas bill online there are three easy setup to be followed: Visit http://suigasebill.pk. Write 11 digit Account ID mentioned on the Bill. Click on the Submit Icon Button.
How do you calculate a gas bill? ›
Process to calculate your gas invoice:
- To calculate the gas used, subtract the previous read from the present for each meter.
- Multiply the figure by the Correction Factor (CF)
- To calculate the number of M3 used, multiply this figure by the Conversion Factor (shown below in the table and on the reverse of your invoice).
What is the cost of Sui gas bill unit in Pakistan? ›
Sui Gas Bill Calculator
Those who are using 0.4 units need to pay Rs886 for each month, and it will be Rs1,168 for 0.6 units. Protected Consumers using 0.8 units or over 0.9 units will be paying Rs1,566 and Rs1,713 per month.
How is gas price calculated in Pakistan? ›
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) sets this price, which is based on the import parity price (IPP) formula. The IPP formula takes the average price of Arab Gulf Gasoline (92 RON) and adds import costs and surcharges to arrive at a price that reflects what it would cost to import petrol.
What is GCV in SUI gas bill? ›
Gross calorific value (GCV) is the amount of heat released by the complete combustion of a unit of natural gas. The GCV taken to calculate the customer bill is mentioned on the respective gas bill of the customer.
How do you calculate bill from meter reading? ›
Calculating your bill
- Current meter reading – Meter reading reported from last month's bill = Total kWh used since last reading.
- Total kWh used since last reading x Charge per kWh = Total energy charge.
- Total energy charge + Fixed monthly fees = Final bill.
Historic LPG Rates & Price Breakdown
Months | Home / Domestic Cylinder 11.8 kg Price (Rs.) | Commercial Cylinder 45.4 kg Price (Rs.) |
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Apr 2024 | 2954.03 | 11365.51 |
May 2024 | 2813.85 | 10826.17 |
Jun 2024 | 2768.23 | 10650.65 |
Jul 2024 | 2769.66 | 10656.15 |
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Why are gas bills so high in Pakistan? ›
According to OGRA officials, domestic production has fallen short of demand for over a decade, necessitating the import of expensive RLNG. This import gap, coupled with rising global gas prices, has placed immense pressure on the government to bridge the financial gap.
How much is gas in Pakistan? ›
Actual | Previous | Unit |
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0.99 | 0.93 | USD/Liter |
What are the fixed charges in a gas bill? ›
*Protected Category to pay a fixed charge of Rs. 400/- **Non-protected Category to pay a fixed charge of Rs. 1,000/- upto 1.5 hm³, while Rs. 2,000/- for exceeding consumption of 1.5 hm³.
What is MMBtu in gas bill? ›
MMBtu is acronym for Metric Million British Thermal Unit, and it is a unit traditionally used to measure heat content or energy value. It is widely associated with measurement of natural gas in the energy terms globally.
How much gas left in Sui? ›
Sui gas field |
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Start of production | 1955 |
Production |
Current production of gas | 394×106 cu ft/d (11.2×106 m3/d) |
Estimated gas in place | 12,170×109 cu ft (345×109 m3) |
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What will the price of natural gas be in 2024? ›
Natural gas prices
We expect that the Henry Hub natural gas spot price will average almost $2.90 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in the second half of this year, up from an average of about $2.10/MMBtu in the first half of 2024 (1H24).
What is the latest price of gas cylinder in Pakistan? ›
Historic LPG Rates & Price Breakdown
Months | Home / Domestic Cylinder 11.8 kg Price (Rs.) | Commercial Cylinder 45.4 kg Price (Rs.) |
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Feb 2024 | 3039.63 | 11694.85 |
Mar 2024 | 3030.12 | 11658.26 |
Apr 2024 | 2954.03 | 11365.51 |
May 2024 | 2813.85 | 10826.17 |
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Why LPG price increase in Pakistan? ›
“The importers create shortages for a brief period and use that situation to raise the prices,” he said, adding that the black marketing by importers would not stop until the country enhanced its local LPG production.
Why is the gas bill so high in Pakistan? ›
Pakistan's government has increased gas prices for the second time in just four months to improve the financial health of gas companies affected by subsidy-related debt and to satisfy conditions laid out by the International Monetary Fund to qualify for the next tranche of loans.