According to sources in the Petroleum Division on Monday, the household connections for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) may reopen in September.
The sources said that the ban on new household LNG connections could be lifted after Qatar ends its force majeure on LNG supplies.
According to the sources, Qatar has extended the force majeure until August, which has affected LNG supplies. Once it ends, LNG supply is expected to improve from September.
The Petroleum Division sources also said demand for LNG from the power sector is likely to fall in September. This could increase gas availability for household consumers.
The sources added that the final decision on restoring new household LNG connections will be made after reviewing the supply situation at that time.
It is important to note that new household LNG connections were suspended in May 2026 because of disruptions in LNG supplies.
LNG prices jumped by 28 per cent in May 2026
Pakistan increased LNG prices by up to 28 per cent for May 2026, according to a recent official notification.
Under the new rates, LNG prices for the Sui Northern system have increased by $3.43 per million British thermal units (MMBtu). Prices for the Sui Southern system have gone up by $3.51 per MMBtu.
After the increase, Sui Northern consumers will pay $16.98 per MMBtu. Sui Southern consumers will pay $16.04 per MMBtu during the current billing period.
Officials said that the increase is due to changes in international LNG prices and higher import costs. The new rates will apply to both gas distribution systems across the country.
Meanwhile, Pakistan received two LNG shipments from Qatar within one week to help meet the country’s gas demand before that.
One shipment arrived at Port Qasim on the LNG carrier MV Al Kharaitiyat with more than 95,000 tons of LNG. Another ship, Mihzem, delivered 56,573 metric tons of LNG.
