Karachi continues to face massive gas shortage

The ongoing gas crisis in Karachi has worsened, leaving residents grappling with the absence of gas even during daytime hours.

Cooking at home has become an increasingly challenging task as many areas report extremely low gas pressure or complete shutdowns.

Residents of New Karachi, Orangi Town, Golimar, Korangi, PIB Colony, and Gulistan-e-Jauhar are among the hardest hit. Reports of negligible gas availability have made life difficult for citizens who rely on natural gas for daily needs.

"We search for gas, but it’s nowhere to be found," one resident lamented. 

Citizens have voiced concerns that they continue to be charged for gas, but don't get enough of it. Households are forced to turn to costly alternatives like LPG cylinders to meet their cooking requirements. Many residents say this additional expense is putting undue pressure on already stretched budgets. 

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Frustrated citizens are calling on Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to take immediate action and ensure an uninterrupted supply of gas. 

"It’s unacceptable that we’re paying bills without receiving any gas. The authorities need to address this issue urgently," said a resident of Orangi Town. 

Similar complaints have been received about gas outages and low pressure in various areas of Lahore. Residents in densely populated and remote regions expressed frustration over unannounced gas shutdowns, causing widespread inconvenience.

According to Rashid Inayat, the general manager of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Lahore Region, the gas supply this year was significantly better than last year. He stated that 90% of areas had not experienced any complaints regarding gas outages, with only 10% of cases attributed to maintenance work and the use of compressors. 

Inayat further explained that due to improved gas supply this year, the usage of compressors has decreased, leading to fewer disruptions. As a result, only 17 connections have been temporarily disconnected due to compressor usage so far.