Jan 11, 2025, 6:53 AM
Jan 11, 2025, 6:53 AM

SNGPL overcharges consumers for LPG cylinders by over Rs300

Highlights
  • Ogra is investigating complaints regarding SNGPL's LNG pricing discrepancies following notifications for January.
  • Consumer Rights Advocacy reported that SNGPL charged consumers significantly above the set maximum price.
  • The ongoing investigation reflects high consumer concern and potential violations undermining public trust in regulatory oversight.
Story

In Islamabad, Pakistan, on January 11, 2025, the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) decided to investigate claims of overcharging by the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL). This decision arose after the Consumer Rights Advocacy (CRA), a non-profit organization, reported that SNGPL was selling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) well above the maximum prices notified by the regulatory body. The NGO cited a specific instance where the price for an 11.8-kg LPG cylinder was reported at Rs2,953.36 for January but SNGPL sold it for Rs3,253, a difference of Rs299.64, which CRA described as

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