Karachiites Struggle with Gas Outages During Sehr and Iftar

Gas outages during Sehr and Iftar are causing inconvenience for many people in Karachi. Despite assurances from the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) that there would be no interruptions, several areas are still experiencing disruptions.

Areas such as Saddar, Surjani Town, Garden, Nishtar Road, Punjab Town, Lyari, Agra Taj Colony, Khawaja Ajmer Nagri, Malir and others are affected by gas load-shedding. The SSGC spokesperson, Salman Ahmed, acknowledged the issue, attributing it to the simultaneous use of millions of stoves during these times.  which puts pressure on the gas supply.

According to Ahmed, managing the demand and supply gap is challenging, especially with issues in maintaining gas pressure at the tail-end. Despite efforts to follow through on 90% of the schedule for Sehr and Iftar, consumers sometimes resort to unauthorized methods like using compressors to draw gas.

The SSGC had previously announced on March 7 that there would be continuous gas supply during Sehr and Iftar times throughout Ramadan. However, the reality seems to be different for many Karachiites who are still facing gas outages during these crucial times.


Read More: Pakistan Keeps Petrol Prices Stable, Diesel price increase

The announced schedule indicated that gas supply would be suspended from 9 am to 3 pm and 10 pm to 3 am during the Holy month. Yet, the ongoing disruptions contradict these assurances, leaving residents frustrated and inconvenienced.



Read More: SBP Addresses Concerns Over Misprinted Banknotes

 While the SSGC promised uninterrupted gas supply during Sehr and Iftar, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Karachiites continue to  tackle gas outages during these imported times. It shows the need for more effective management and solutions to ensure consistent gas supply for all residents.