The federal government has announced a fresh hike in gas prices for certain sectors, with the new rates set to take effect from July 1 (Tuesday). A formal notification has been issued confirming the adjustment.
According to the notification, the price increase will apply to bulk consumers, the power sector, and other industrial segments, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to balance rising energy costs and manage gas supply demand.
However, the tariff for domestic consumers remains unchanged, although their monthly fixed charges have been raised, increasing the overall gas bill for households despite stable per-unit pricing.
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There will be no change in gas tariffs for the following sectors:
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Domestic users
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Tandoors
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Commercial sector
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General industry
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CNG stations
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Cement
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Fertilizer sectors
This revision is part of the government’s broader utility pricing policy, aimed at rationalizing gas consumption in high-demand sectors while attempting to shield vulnerable residential consumers from further inflationary pressure.
Industry experts note that the rise in tariffs for bulk and industrial sectors could lead to increased production costs and may have a ripple effect on electricity pricing and manufacturing output.
Meanwhile, consumer rights groups have raised concerns over the increase in fixed charges for domestic users, calling for greater transparency and impact analysis before implementation.
