On Thursday, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has hiked up gasprices by almost Rs40 per MMBtu for Sindh, Balochistan consumers.

According to the details, OGRA in its decision today has agreed upon theSSGC request to hike in utility prices. The new revised price is Rs778.59per MMBtu.

Rs39.89, in the total tariff, has been increased by OGRA that will beapplicable after the government issues the notification to this effect.

It is pertinent to mention here that once the decision on gas price hike isapproved, which is expected tomorrow, the same will be applicable to theconsumers of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.

Earlier on 20th January, the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) had announceda reduction in the supply of gas from its Naimat basal field.