As temperatures drop across Pakistan, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has rolled out the official Winter Gas Load-Shedding Schedule 2025 to cope with surging seasonal demand. The plan is designed to stabilize pressure, manage limited reserves, and ensure fair distribution of gas to households during the peak winter months.
Why the Schedule Was Introduced
Each winter, millions of families rely more heavily on gas for heating, cooking, and geysers. This sharp rise in consumption often causes severe pressure drops and widespread shortages. With reserves unable to meet the seasonal spike, SNGPL has introduced a structured timetable to:
- Maintain steady gas pressure
- Prevent complete outages
- Guarantee equal supply across connected homes
- Reduce consumer complaints over sudden shortages
The company also highlighted that illegal connections, theft, and leakages worsen the crisis, urging citizens to report suspicious activity.
New Gas Supply Timings for Winter 2025
Under the revised plan, domestic consumers will receive gas during three fixed time slots daily. These timings apply across all major SNGPL regions, including Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, and adjoining areas.
| Time Slot | Supply Hours | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 05:30 AM – 08:30 AM | Breakfast cooking, geyser use |
| Afternoon | 11:30 AM – 01:30 PM | Lunch preparation, midday heat |
| Evening | 05:30 PM – 08:30 PM | Dinner cooking, evening heat |
Outside these hours, gas pressure will remain low or supply may be suspended temporarily.
SNGPL’s Official Statement
According to the company, the schedule is vital for uninterrupted and fair distribution during December, January, and February. Key points include:
- Equal distribution of limited winter supply
- Consumers must adjust routines to match announced timings
- Irregularities such as theft, leakage, or illegal pipelines must be reported
- Timings may change depending on weather, supply levels, or system pressure
Challenges Behind the Crisis
Pakistan continues to face a structural imbalance between gas demand and supply:
- Winter demand nearly doubles in northern regions
- Domestic reserves are steadily declining
- Illegal connections and leakages cause major losses
- Pipeline networks struggle to maintain pressure during peak hours
Load-shedding, officials say, is necessary to prevent complete system failure.
Tips for Households During Limited Supply Hours
SNGPL has advised consumers to manage usage wisely:
- Plan Ahead: Cook meals and heat water within the allotted slots
- Use Efficient Appliances: Modern stoves, instant geysers, and heaters save fuel
- Avoid Overnight Gas Heaters: Prevents waste and reduces safety risks
- Switch Off Properly: Ensure burners and heaters are turned off after use
- Report Issues Promptly: Theft, leaks, or damaged lines should be reported immediately
Possible Future Changes
The company confirmed that timings may be revised if:
- Temperatures drop further
- Gas availability changes
- Imports or new supply measures improve pressure
- Pipeline maintenance affects distribution
Consumers will be notified of any changes via SMS alerts, local media, and official announcements.
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