Change in gas prices to be announced soon: energy minister - SUCH TV
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Caretaker Minister for Energy Muhammad Ali on Thursday said gas prices in the country had consistently been a matter of concern, underlining that forthcoming announcements would detail the impending changes in the price of the commodity. The minister made these remarks during a visit to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries, and Production, Gohar Ejaz, was also attended the event. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) had in June this year asked the government to increase gas tariff by 45 per cent to 50pc for all consumer groups across the country to meet revenue requirement of two gas utilities — Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) — during fiscal year 2023-24. The government is yet to take a formal decision on the matter. During a visit to the LCCI today, Ali addressed the issue of gas prices, emphasising regional disparities “The price of gas