ISLAMABAD – The federal government has reportedly decided to increase theprice of compressed natural gas (CNG).
The prices are likely to be raised by 15 rupees per kilogram.
The new price is likely to be implemented from next week after the issuanceof a notification regarding 40-percent hike in gas tariff.
Sources close to the development said the revised prices would beapplicable in the provinces of Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunhwa,whereas Punjab will not be affected by the hike as many gas stations haveconverted to LNG.