The federal government has approved the rollout of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) connections for domestic consumers across Pakistan, introducing a revised fee structure along with strict conditions for implementation.
Following the cabinet’s approval, the Petroleum Division issued a formal notification and shared standard operating procedures (SOPs) with Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC).
Under the new policy, no fresh connections will be provided on indigenous natural gas, and nearly three million pending applications for such connections have been cancelled. Instead, both SNGPL and SSGC have been authorized to provide RLNG connections to up to 50% of applicants each year under an “urgent fee” scheme, with installation guaranteed within three months.
The tariff for imported RLNG will, however, be 70% higher than the existing domestic gas rate. For new RLNG-based connections, the security deposit has been fixed at Rs20,000, while service charges stand at Rs1,500 for houses up to 10 marlas and Rs3,000 for larger properties. This brings the total connection cost to Rs21,500 for standard households and Rs23,000 for bigger ones.
Additionally, households that have been without gas supply for more than a year will only be eligible for RLNG connections going forward.
