Pakistan Government Announces No Gas Price Increase for 2026, Maintains Current Tariffs
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The Pakistani government, under Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, has announced that gas prices will remain unchanged through 2026, following Prime Minister's directives. This decision comes amid a reported gas circular debt of Rs3 trillion, with zero current flow of debt, while the power sector's gas demand fluctuates significantly throughout the day. Additionally, Turkish Petroleum plans to engage in offshore drilling in the Indus Basin, with local companies expected to invest.

Jan 7, 2026, 1:27 PM