Syed Akhtar Ali

October 11, 2023

Gas tariffs and reforms—II

However, some increase in small and medium category tariff will have to be, willy-nilly, done to cover the costs. In Bangladesh, minimum monthly charge is PkRs […]
October 6, 2023

Gas tariff and reforms—I

The government is to announce new gas tariff for the current financial year (1st July 2023-30th June 2024). The announcement will be late by almost three […]
September 28, 2023

Power sector controversy: take-or-pay contracts

Energy prices have increased tremendously which has created controversy and unrest in the country. IPP contracts are under great debate. Many people argue that these are […]
September 25, 2023

Other biogas uses: fertiliser and cold chain

ISLAMABAD: Biogas is a simple solution. Normally, simple solutions are undervalued and much attention is not paid to them. We have been discussing biogas in the […]
September 14, 2023

Oil price hike

Petroleum prices have been increased; petrol is costing Rs 305.34 per Liter and diesel Rs 311.84. It is an increase of 5.17 percent in the price […]
September 12, 2023

A push for solar geysers

After the electricity tariff, the gas tariff is poised to be enhanced as well. The average tariff will likely increase by 50 per cent. There is […]
September 11, 2023

Oil bonded warehouse policy’s impact on economy

ISLAMABAD: Recently, an oil bonded warehouse policy has been announced. This is one of the best and useful policies that one would have seen in recent […]
August 30, 2023

Doing away with GST on electricity?

It is already happening what was expected. People have come out against rising electricity bills. Protests may convert into anarchy. Does government have some immediate remedy? […]
August 28, 2023

How to reduce people’s misery in energy sector

ISLAMABAD: It does not require any elaboration that people are suffering from high inflation, especially in the energy sector. There are both supply and pricing issues. […]