OGRA raises RLNG prices for March 2026
Pakistan’s energy regulator increased RLNG prices for March 2026 due to higher import costs and terminal charges.
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Thursday raised Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) prices for March 2026 following higher international procurement costs.
The revised prices took effect from March 1 under federal government policy guidelines, according to a press release issued in Islamabad on March 12.
OGRA determined new RLNG tariffs for transmission and distribution segments of the country’s two main gas utilities. These utilities are Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL).
The regulator said the revision reflects changes in Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) prices and related import expenses.Under the revised determination, the transmission price for SNGPL increased to $12.4913 per MMBtu for March 2026. The distribution price for SNGPL was set at $13.5516 per MMBtu for the same month.
These figures represent a notable increase compared with prices determined for February 2026.In February 2026, OGRA had set SNGPL’s RLNG transmission price at $10.4686 per MMBtu.
The distribution price for SNGPL during that month stood at $11.3345 per MMBtu. The new March pricing therefore reflects a significant upward adjustment in both transmission and distribution categories.Similar revisions were announced for Sui Southern Gas Company Limited, which operates mainly in southern Pakistan. OGRA set SSGCL’s RLNG transmission price at $11.0169 per MMBtu for March 2026. The distribution price for SSGCL was fixed at $12.5354 per MMBtu for the same period.
These prices also increased compared with February 2026 levels for the southern utility. In February, OGRA had determined the SSGCL RLNG transmission price at $9.0301 per MMBtu.
The distribution price for SSGCL during February was $10.2704 per MMBtu.The regulator said the price adjustment reflects changes in the imported LNG supply chain. According to the press release, the increase in RLNG prices is mainly driven by higher Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) prices. Additional costs linked to LNG imports and terminal handling charges also contributed to the upward revision.
RLNG prices are determined monthly by OGRA in accordance with federal government policy guidelines. The calculation considers the cost of imported liquefied natural gas and associated charges.
These charges include terminal processing and other logistical costs incurred during the supply process.The regulator publishes monthly RLNG price notifications to ensure transparency in the gas pricing mechanism. These notifications specify separate transmission and distribution tariffs for both major gas utilities.
The prices are expressed in U.S. dollars per million British thermal units.OGRA said the full RLNG price notification for March 2026 has been placed on its official website. Stakeholders and consumers can review the detailed notification on the authority’s online portal.
The announcement forms part of the regulator’s routine monthly pricing determination.The updated RLNG prices will apply to gas supplied through SNGPL and SSGCL networks during March 2026. Transmission prices reflect the cost of transporting RLNG through pipeline infrastructure.
Distribution prices include additional costs associated with delivering gas to end users.OGRA reiterated that the pricing determination follows the federal government’s approved policy framework. The regulator said adjustments are made strictly according to the cost of imported LNG and related operational charges.
The new RLNG tariff determination will remain effective throughout March 2026 unless revised under subsequent notifications. OGRA said the updated RLNG prices were calculated to reflect prevailing import costs and operational expenses in the LNG supply chain.
The authority said the detailed price notification and supporting calculations are publicly accessible. The information is available on the OGRA website for industry stakeholders and consumers seeking further details.
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The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority said the March revision reflects increased DES prices and higher import-related costs. Terminal charges associated with LNG handling also contributed to the rise in RLNG prices determined by OGRA.