As winter approaches, Pakistan is preparing for potential gas load shedding, which can make everyday tasks like cooking more challenging. Recently, there were rumors circulating online advising people to buy costly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to meet their fuel needs in anticipation of the winter.
According to the information shared on social media, gas availability was said to be restricted to specific times during the day. However, the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) responded, stating that they have not issued any official gas schedule for the winter season. They emphasized that the information being circulated on electronic and social media platforms is baseless.
The SNGPL assured the public that they are continually working to ensure gas supply for everyone. They urged people to rely on announcements made only through the official social media accounts of SNGPL.
1/2 گیس صارفین کے لیے اہم اطلاع
سوئی ناردرن نے موسم سرما کے لیے کوئی گیس شیڈول جاری نہیں کیا
الیکٹرونک و سوشل میڈیا میں اس حوالے سے گردش کرنے والی اطلاعات بے بنیاد ہیں pic.twitter.com/BdAuF73jJ6
— SNGPL Official (@SNGPLofficial) October 12, 2023
Interim Power Minister Muhammad Ali also addressed the issue, sharing a plan for gas availability during the upcoming winter season. He explained that Pakistan has been facing gas load shedding in recent years, and this is expected to continue due to a decrease in natural gas reserves. The reserves have seen an 18% decline compared to the previous year.
Sui Gas Loadshedding Schedule
The minister said the government would try to ensure the supply of gas to consumers for eight hours a day. He however did not announce the timing when it will be available. In last year, it was supplied at different times in the day.
