# SNGPL, SSGC seek higher prescribed gas prices, propose rates above Rs1,700/MMBtu

> Pakistan's utilities SNGPL and SSGC have asked the regulator OGRA for higher average prescribed gas prices, effective from July 1. SNGPL seeks a Rs10 increase to Rs1,712.40 and SSGC seeks Rs366.75 more to Rs2,071.75 per MMBtu.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-12T12:10:26.729Z
- Category: policy · region Pakistan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/95404-sngpl-ssgc-seek-higher-prescribed-gas-prices-propose-rates-above-rs1-700-mmbtu
- Commodities: [Natural Gas](https://feedsoft.ai/c/NATGAS.md)

## Why it matters

Higher domestic gas costs in Pakistan raise fertilizer and energy costs for local feed and crop producers, a modest factor for global feed markets.

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## Sources

- islamabadpost.com.pk: https://islamabadpost.com.pk/sngpl-ssgc-seek-higher-prescribed-gas-prices-propose-rates-above-rs1700-mmbtu/

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