Winter gas plan for Nov 2026–Feb 2027 goes to PM

The Petroleum Ministry will update the prime minister on household supply, power-sector needs, imported RLNG and a winter load-management plan still awaiting approval.

The Ministry of Petroleum will brief Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on national gas availability, power needs and imported RLNG.

Officials will also cover international gas prices and the overall supply-and-demand balance.

A winter load-management plan for November 2026 to February 2027 would prioritise local gas for homes at peak cooking hours.

SNGPL winter demand is projected to rise from about 550 to 1,100 mmcfd; SSGC from 300 to 500 mmcfd.

About 24 LNG cargoes may be needed; Qatari delivery uncertainty and costly spot buys have complicated procurement.

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