ISLAMABAD: The government has slashed the CNG prices throughout Punjab zone and Islamabad Rs 5.30 per kilogramme.
The decision was taken during a meeting of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) and All Pakistan CNG Association. It was decided to reduce the CNG price to Rs 41.90 per kg from Rs 47.20 per kg.
The new prices will be applicable to the RLNG based CNG stations, located in the Islamabad Capital Territory and Punjab with effect from Wednesday (today). This is the second consecutive decrease since March 1. Earlier this month, the CNG price in Punjab was cut down to Rs 47 per litre from Rs 55.40 per litre. The new CNG prices will be around 20 percent cheaper than petrol.
