The two days gas loadshedding to CNG stations in Karachi ended after successful talks between Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) and All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA). But after restoration of gas supply to CNG stations across Sindh, sources in SSGC claimed that domestic consumers of the company fear facing gas load shedding as the gas company was bearing shortages of 250 to 300 MMCFD gas. As some areas of the city have already reported facing lower pressure of gas, supply to millions of consumers was likely to be affected after additional supply to Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and restoration of gas to CNG outlets, they said.
Supply to CNG stations was restored after protesting members of APCNGA moved towards SSGC head office where they met the managing director of the company. Under immense pressure from CNG sector the supply was restored at 6:00 pm in Karachi and other parts of Sindh. CNG stations were allowed to be opened six hours earlier than the scheduled time. SSGC and representatives of APCNGA would meet again on Friday to discuss the issue as the shortage of gas was affecting many organisations including KESC, industries and CNG consumers.