The demand goes up during winter to at least 8,000 mmcfd of gas. The maximum available is 4,300 mmcfd against the average demand of 6,500 to 7,000 mmcfd.

Currently, the total availability of gas from domestic resources stands at 3,300 mmcfd. On the other hand, the import of RLNG has also faced a slug dropping from 1,200 mmcfd (Million Cubic Feet per Day) of gas addition to just 1,000 mmcfd. Why is Pakistan facing a gas crisis?Īs per GeoTV, the CCoE has a 'dedicated' supply to fertilizer plants and any gas saved from power plants will be diverted towards export-oriented industries, The News reported. However, he ensured that smooth supplies to the consumers during the winter season. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Friday had said that the country is facing a severe shortage, which is likely to witness further lows as reserves were depleting faster and gas prices had not been increased since 2019, Express Tribune reported. He also underscored the suspension of utility to domestic consumers and industries and asked Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan if he has succeeded in bringing 'good days' back. The decision was made by the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) on Thursday, GeoTv reported.Įmphasising the need for more cargoes to fulfil the shortage in domestic gas supply, Sharif asserted that only 10 cargoes are brought in while the country needs 18 to meet the needs. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday slammed the Imran Khan-led government for the domestic and industrial gas shortage that hit even 'before the beginning of the winter season.' Sharif's concern comes two days after the Pakistan government decided to continue gas supply to the power and fertiliser sectors, leaving domestic and industrial consumers grappling with a severe crisis during the winter season.

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