Gas prices for export-oriented sectors increased by up to 80pcThe incumbent government has increased gas prices for the the export industry by up to 80pc. The rate of gas per mmBtu for the export-oriented sector has been increased by Rs530 and has been fixed at Rs1,350 per mmBtu from Rs820. The rate for general industry has been increased from Rs850 per mmBtu and now has been fixed at Rs1,550 per mmBtu. He further said that the government is still providing gas to the export-oriented industries at the concessional rate. The spokesperson said the government has allocated Rs40 billion for the subsidies to the export-oriented industries so that they can compete in the international market.
