OGRA raises RLNG prices by up to 22% for March

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has notified increase in the Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) prices for March 2026, citing higher DES prices, import-related costs and terminal charges, pushing gas costs higher for both transmission and distribution companies.

According to OGRA, the new RLNG prices have been determined in accordance with the policy guidelines of the federal government and will be effective from March 1, 2026.

Under the revised pricing structure, RLNG prices for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) have been set at $12.4913 per MMBtu for transmission and $13.5516 per MMBtu for distribution for March 2026.

In comparison, RLNG prices for SNGPL during February 2026 were $10.4686 per MMBtu for transmission and $11.3345 per MMBtu for distribution, indicating a notable increase in the latest determination.

Similarly, RLNG prices for Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) have been fixed at $11.0169 per MMBtu for transmission and $12.5354 per MMBtu for distribution for the month of March.

During February 2026, RLNG prices for SSGCL stood at $9.0301 per MMBtu for transmission and $10.2704 per MMBtu for distribution, highlighting a sharp month-on-month rise.

OGRA stated that the increase in RLNG prices primarily stems from higher Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) prices in the international market, along with increased import-related costs and terminal charges associated with LNG cargo handling and regasification.

The regulator further noted that the RLNG price notification for March 2026 has been made publicly available on the official website of OGRA for reference.

 RLNG is widely used in Pakistan’s power generation, industrial, and commercial sectors, and changes in its pricing can have broader implications for energy costs and electricity generation tariffs across the country.