Sources in the Petroleum Division said that they were left with no option but to take this step for ensuring electricity supply to domestic consumers and export, fertiliser and cement sectors. Reuters/File
LAHORE: Suspension of gas supply to general industry from Saturday afternoon by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) to divert supply to power plants to meet the increasing demand threatens production and supply of various goods ahead of Eidul Azha, say representatives of the industry.
The situation has forced the manufacturing sector to close mills by sending workers on leave, they say.
“Suspending gas supplies all of a sudden on verbal orders and without any prior notice is sheer high-handedness with the industry, especially those engaged in food-related businesses. We strongly condemn this attitude,” Sheikhupura Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Adil Mehmood told media on Sunday.