Ogra Urges Caution on RLNG Allocation for Domestic Consumers

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ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has stressed the need for careful evaluation before allocating Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) to the domestic sector, warning of legal, financial, and policy implications. In its comments on a Petroleum Division summary titled “Relaxation of Moratorium for Provision of New Domestic Connections on RLNG” — submitted to the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) — Ogra agreed to lifting the moratorium but highlighted several concerns. It pointed out that RLNG is priced at Rs3,600–4,000 per MMBTU, far higher than indigenous gas tariffs,…

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China’s Rebate Cut Threatens to Push Up Solar Panel Prices in Pakistan

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The cost of importing solar panels from China is likely to rise sharply as Beijing considers withdrawing export rebates on the product, a move that could directly impact Pakistan’s renewable energy sector. According to Muhammad Faaz Diwan, Director of Diwan International Pvt Ltd, the Chinese government is expected to slash the rebate from the current 9% to zero starting October 1. “If the rebate is eliminated, solar panel prices in Pakistan could increase by up to 10%,” he told Business Recorder. At present, a 585-watt solar panel is priced between…

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Risen Energy Unveils Sunease Home Energy Storage Solutions at Pakistan

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On August 28, Risen Energy proudly participated in the 2nd International Solar Power Conclave & Awards 2025 in Lahore, Pakistan — the nation’s premier platform for advancing clean energy. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to shape the country’s sustainable energy future. At the forum, Risen Energy announced the launch of the Sunease Series HESS (Home Energy Storage Solutions) in Pakistan. Designed to address the challenges of frequent blackouts, costly diesel generation, and the limitation of solar energy at night, the Sunease series offers all-in-one energy solutions…

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LPG prices dip

ISLAMABAD: The average dollar exchange rate has slightly decreased by 0.69 percent, resulting into a decrease in LPG consumer price by Rs.13.89/11.8 kg cylinder (0.54 percent). The per Kg decrease in LPG consumer price is Rs.1.17 for September 2025. The LPG producer price is linked with Saudi Aramco-CP and US$ dollar exchange rate. As compared to previous month Saudi Aramco-CP has remain unchanged. On month to month basis, the domestic LPG cylinder price has decreased by Rs 13.89 as compared with previous month (August). The new price of LPG domestic…

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HSD price cut by Rs3, petrol kept unchanged

ISLAMABAD: Federal government has announced to keep the ex-depot price of petrol unchanged, while the prices of other petroleum products have slightly reduced for fortnight starting from September 1, 2025. According to a statement released by Finance Division states in view of the recommendations of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and relevant ministries, government has decided to maintain the price of petrol at Rs 264.61 per litre. The ex-depot price of high speed diesel (HSD) has reduced by Rs 3 per litre to Rs 269.99 per litre from Rs…

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