Pakistan Has Two Gas Distributors — SNGPL and SSGC
Natural gas supply in Pakistan is split between two companies based on geography. SNGPL covers the north and northwest while SSGC serves Sindh and Balochistan. Select your provider below to check your bill.
Pakistan's largest gas distributor, serving the north and northwest. Enter your 11-digit SNGPL consumer number to view your official duplicate bill, current slab charges, GST breakdown, and payment due date.
Check SNGPL BillSouthern Pakistan's gas distributor. SSGC serves Karachi, the broader Sindh province, and Balochistan. Your customer number is the 7 to 12 digit code on the top section of your monthly bill slip.
Check SSGC BillHow Gas Bills Are Calculated in Pakistan — Slab Structure Explained
Pakistan's gas tariff works on a slab-rate system where consumption in cubic metres per month determines which rate band applies. The rate per unit climbs as usage crosses each threshold. A household that stays in a low consumption band pays a low rate on every unit. One that crosses into a higher band pays the higher rate on all consumption above that threshold. This is why winter months, when heating adds hours of daily gas use, can produce a bill that jumps sharply even if daily habits did not change.
Gas Consumption Charge
The main charge on every bill. Cubic metres consumed multiplied by the applicable slab rate. Slab rates are set by OGRA and reviewed periodically based on the cost of procuring gas from domestic and imported sources.
Fixed Service Charge
A flat monthly charge for meter maintenance and supply infrastructure. This amount is billed even in months of zero consumption. It varies between domestic and commercial connection types.
GST at 17% and IDS
General Sales Tax at 17% is applied to the gas consumption charge. The Infrastructure Development Surcharge (IDS) is an additional fixed levy applied to all domestic and commercial gas consumers across both SNGPL and SSGC networks.
Arrears
Any amount unpaid from a previous billing cycle is carried forward as arrears on the current bill. Unpaid arrears accumulate a surcharge over time. Checking your gas bill online each month is the fastest way to catch an arrears balance before it grows.
Gas Bill Pakistan — Common Questions Answered
What is my gas consumer number and where do I find it?
Your SNGPL consumer number is an 11-digit code printed at the top of every monthly gas bill and included in the SNGPL billing SMS. SSGC uses a 7 to 12 digit customer number printed in the same location on the bill slip. Keep a photo of either number for quick online bill checking.
How are gas bills calculated in Pakistan?
Pakistan's gas tariff uses a slab-rate system based on consumption in cubic metres per month. The rate per unit rises as consumption crosses each threshold. The total bill also includes a fixed monthly service charge applied regardless of usage, 17% General Sales Tax, the Infrastructure Development Surcharge (IDS), and any unpaid prior-month amounts carried forward as arrears. OGRA reviews and sets these rates periodically.
Can I pay my gas bill online in Pakistan?
Yes. Both SNGPL and SSGC bills can be paid via JazzCash, Easypaisa, bank mobile apps, 1-Link connected bank ATMs, bank counter payments at designated branches, and through designated post offices. You need your consumer or customer number and the exact payable amount from your official duplicate bill.
What should I do if my gas bill is unexpectedly high?
First pull the duplicate bill online using your consumer number and check the units billed against your own meter reading for that period. If the reading looks correct but the amount seems wrong, compare the tariff slab on this month's bill against last month's to see if consumption crossed into a higher band. If the reading itself is wrong, contact your nearest SNGPL or SSGC customer service centre with your consumer number and the meter photo.