ISLAMABAD, October 30, 2026: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices increased by up to 15.27 percent in October compared with September, according to a fresh notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
The regulatory authority announced revised LNG prices for October, reflecting an increase of up to $2.17 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) across the country’s two major gas distribution systems.
According to the notification, the LNG price for the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) system increased by $2.13 per MMBtu, bringing the revised rate to $17.32 per MMBtu for October.
Similarly, the price for the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) system rose by $2.17 per MMBtu, with the new rate fixed at $16.39 per MMBtu.
The revised rates represent an increase of approximately 14.02 percent for the SNGPL system and 15.27 percent for the SSGC system compared with September.
LNG prices in October 2026
| Gas distribution system | September price | October price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sui Northern (SNGPL) | $15.19/MMBtu | $17.32/MMBtu | $2.13 |
| Sui Southern (SSGC) | $14.22/MMBtu | $16.39/MMBtu | $2.17 |
The notification confirms a significant month-on-month increase in LNG prices for both gas distribution systems.