Government Seeks Consensus Amidst PPP Protest
ISLAMABAD: The government is actively pursuing a uniform gas pricing mechanism across Pakistan, sparking protests from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
According to sources, the proposed pricing structure aims to deregulate the petroleum sector, eliminating disparities between local and imported gas prices. This move is expected to have significant implications for the energy sector.
“The government is keen on introducing a uniform gas pricing mechanism to simplify the existing pricing structure and attract investment in the energy sector,” said a government official.
However, the PPP has expressed strong reservations over the proposed pricing mechanism, citing concerns over its impact on consumers and industries reliant on gas.
“We will not allow the government to pass on the burden of uniform gas pricing to consumers,” said a PPP spokesperson.
The government has initiated consultations with stakeholders, including the PPP, to build consensus on the proposed pricing.
The introduction of uniform gas pricing is expected to have far-reaching implications for the energy sector. Experts believe that a uniform pricing mechanism will increase transparency and attract investment in the sector.
“Uniform gas pricing will simplify the pricing structure and make it more attractive for investors,” said an energy expert.
However, concerns over the impact of uniform pricing on consumers and industries remain.
The government is expected to finalize the uniform gas pricing mechanism soon. Energy Update will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
Stay tuned for in-depth analysis and expert insights on the implications of uniform gas pricing for Pakistan’s energy sector.
Story by Khaleeq Kiani
