Gas prices and tariff rates
Gas prices and tariffs directly impact our monthly budget, so we should know about the current tariff rate, which is helpful to manage expenses and make a plan. Check the updated tariff rate and prices of the Sui gas slab-wise for protected and non-protected, commercial, industrial, and general-industry consumers. Prices may vary according to the types of bill, circumstances, consumption level, and your location.
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Gas Price in Pakistan May 2025
Sui gas, one unit price for protected users, is 200 Rs, 350 per MMBTU, and Rs. 500 and Rs. 4,200 per MMBTU for non-protected users. Sui Northern Gas is mainly used for domestic and commercial purposes. Many gas consumers want to know the price update. Prices would be high in the colder months due to more consumption. Sui Northern Gas LPG (Liquid Pipeline Limited) operates in a particular area where Sui Gas is unavailable.
| Gas Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 0.6 hm³ per month | Rs. 850.00 per MMBTU |
| Up to 1 hm³ per month | Rs. 1,250.00 per MMBTU |
| Up to 1.5 hm³ per month | Rs. 1,450.00 per MMBTU |
| Up to 2 hm³ per month | Rs. 1,900.00 per MMBTU |
DOMESTIC CONSUMERS’ SALE PRICES AND MINIMUM CHARGES ACCORDING TO OGRA
Gas tariffs are the charges that apply due to meter rent, service charges, and taxes.
- Minimum Charges for Protected Category: RS 107.37 per month
- Minimum Charges for Non-Protected Category: Rs. 177.47 per month
| Protected class | RS/MMBTU |
|---|---|
| Gas usage up to 0.25 hm³ per month: | 200.00 |
| Gas usage up to 0.5 hm³ per month: | 250.00 |
| Gas usage up to 0.6 hm³ per month: | 300.00 |
| Gas usage up to 0.9 hm³ per month: | 350.00 |
| Non Protected class | RS/MMBTU |
|---|---|
Up to 0.25 hm³ per month | 500.00 |
Up to 0.6 hm³ per month | 850.00 |
Up to 1 hm³ per month | 1,250.00 |
Up to 1.5 hm³ per month | 1,450.00 |
Up to 2 hm³ per month | 1,900.00 |
Up to 3 hm³ per month | 3,300.00 |
Up to 4 hm³ per month | 3,800.00 |
Above 4 hm³ per month | 4,200.00 |
COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS’ SALE PRICES AND MINIMUM CHARGES ACCORDING TO OGRA
These gas rates apply to all businesses that are registered as commercial units or if they are selling goods and services directly to customers. This includes places like the following:
- Cafes, bakeries, milk shops, tea stalls, and canteens
- Barber shops, laundries, and hotels
- Shopping malls, cinemas, clubs, and theaters
- Private offices, companies, and similar businesses
Gas Charges for Commercial Consumers
- Fixed Rate: RS. 3,900.00 per MMBTU
- Minimum Monthly Bill: RS. 6,415.00
| Selling Price | RS/MMBTU |
|---|---|
| Up to 0.5 hm³ per month. | 110 |
| Up to 1 hm³ per month | 110 |
| Up to 2 hm³ per month | 220 |
| Up to 3 hm³ per month | 220 |
| Above 3 hm³ per month | 700 |
Industrial Consumers
This category includes all consumers who use gas to turn raw materials into finished products, no matter how much gas they use. However, it does not include industries that have been given a special or separate gas rate.
- Flat Rate: RS. 2,150.00 per MMBTU
- Minimum Monthly Charges: RS. 35,540.00
General industry
This applies to those factories or industrial units that generate their own electricity to use for themselves. If they have extra electricity, they can also sell it to a power company or a large electricity user.
- All gas usage is charged at a fixed rate of Rs. 3,000.00 per MMBTU.
- Minimum monthly charges: RS. 36,653.00.
For CNG
- Flat rate. 3,750.00 per MMBTU
- Minimum monthly charges: RS. 46,229.00 per month
FOR Cement
- Flat rate: Rs. 4,400.00 per MMBTU
- Monthly minimum charges: RS. 45,588.90 per month
ICE FACTORIES
- flat rate of Rs. 3,900.00 per MMBTU
- Monthly minimum charges amount to RS. 6,415.00.
FERTILISER COMPANIES:
Fauji Fertiliser Bin Qasim Limited:
Flat rate of Rs. 1,597.00 per MMBTU for the gas they used
Power Stations (WAPDA and KESC):
For electricity utility companies:
- Gas Rate: RS. 1,050.00 per MMBTU.
- Minimum Monthly Charges: RS. 28,898.00
Independent Power Producers:
- Gas Rate: Rs. 1,050.00 per MMBTU for all gas off-takes.
How can I calculate my Sui Gas bill per unit?
You calculate the Sui gas bill per unit by following these steps: Check your consumption from your bill; it’s given in HM³ (hundred cubic metres). Multiply the gas usage by the pressure factor and the calorific value. Then use this formula
Gas in MMBTU = HM³ × Calorific Value × Pressure Factor ➗ 281.738
After getting usage in MMBTU, multiply by the current tariff rate. MMBTU stands for million British thermal units.
And don’t forget to add these extra charges
- Meter rent
- GST (General Sales Tax)
- TV licence fee
- PUG charges
- Your time is very precious. Using the SNGPL SSGC bill calculator is helpful to save time.
How to convert MMBTU to units?
You have to use the formula to convert the MMBTU to units
Gas volume is usually presented as HM³ on the bill
Apply the formula.
MMBTU = Gas volume (HM³) × Calorific Value × Pressure Factor ➗ 281.7385
Calorific Value: It’s usually around 950–1,050 BTU/cf and varies according to different regions
Pressure Factor: ~1.01325 (standard), and it’s also mentioned on the bill like other components.