Ogra announces cut in RLNG prices
- The new rates are calculated based on a single LNG cargo imported by PSO
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) announced a significant month-on-month decrease in Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) prices, effective August 1, 2026.
The new rates are calculated based on a single LNG cargo imported by Pakistan State Oil (PSO).
As the severe gas load-shedding continues to disrupt supply across the country, the downward revision reflects a substantial price cut compared to July 2026, with rates dropping between USD 6.15 and USD 6.95 per MMBtu across transmission and distribution networks.
According to the notification, for the Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) network, the transmission price has been set at USD 17.4880 per MMBtu, while the distribution price stands at USD 19.0276 per MMBtu. On the SSGCL network, transmission is priced at USD 16.0724 per MMBtu and distribution at USD 18.1345 per MMBtu.
Compared to July 2026, the transmission price for SNGPL declines by USD 6.2140 per MMBtu (26.22 percent), while the distribution price decreases by USD 6.8112per MMBtu (26.36 percent). For SSGCL, the transmission price saw a decreased of USD 6.1527 per MMBtu (27.68 percent), and the distribution price goes down by USD 6.9527 per MMBtu (27.71 percent).
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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