SSGC sets winter gas timings for Sindh and Balochistan homes

“SSGC has set three daily winter gas-supply windows for domestic consumers in Sindh and Balochistan: 6:30am–9am, 12pm–2:30pm and 6pm–9pm.”

— Editorial Team

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SSGC has set three daily winter gas-supply windows for domestic consumers in Sindh and Balochistan: 6:30am–9am, 12pm–2:30pm and 6pm–9pm.
The eight-hour schedule prioritises household cooking, following reported shortages and low pressure in parts of Karachi.

Business|By Editorial Team|Published 04-Nov-26|Latest update 11/4/2026, 8:51:56 AM|2 min read

Sui Southern Gas Company has announced a winter gas-supply schedule for domestic consumers in Sindh and Balochistan, setting three daily time slots for household cooking. The plan provides a total of eight hours of gas supply in each 24-hour period.

Under the announced timetable, domestic consumers will receive gas from 6:30am to 9am for breakfast, from 12pm to 2:30pm for lunch, and from 6pm to 9pm for dinner. The company said the arrangement follows federal directives to prioritise household needs during meal times.

The schedule applies to domestic consumers in Sindh and Balochistan. It formalises a load-management approach that many households, particularly in Karachi, have experienced for several years amid seasonal supply constraints.

The announcement came after reports of a severe gas shortage in several parts of Karachi on Tuesday. Residents said they experienced low pressure or no gas even during the breakfast period, making it difficult to prepare meals.

The utility said the load-management plan is intended to manage winter demand effectively. Demand typically rises in colder months as households use gas for cooking, heating and hot water, putting additional pressure on the distribution system.

The central facts of the timetable were independently reported by another Pakistani outlet, which also said the arrangement takes effect immediately. Consumers can therefore use the three announced windows as the official reference for planning household cooking activities.

The schedule does not guarantee that every locality will receive full pressure throughout each time slot. Households facing low pressure or a complete supply interruption during the notified periods may still need to contact the company’s complaints service for a local response.

The key issue to watch is whether the stated meal-time supply is maintained as winter demand increases. Any revision to the timetable, a separate plan for commercial users, or action to address pressure complaints will need to be confirmed through a fresh official announcement.