After much fuss, the increase in natural gas prices was approved
Islamabad: The federal cabinet on Monday approved a hike of up to 193% in natural gas prices to recover an additional Rs 350 billion from consumers this fiscal year, while making some further adjustments in the recommended rates for industrial and CNG consumers. Headed by Chief Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, the cabinet approved a hike of up to 172% for domestic consumers, a 137% hike for commercial consumers and a 193% hike in prices for cement manufacturers with effect from November 1. The Cabinet has referred the proposed hikes for processing units of non-export and export industries, captive power plants


