KARACHI: 04, DECEMBER, 2020: The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across Sindh will remain closed for 24 hours.

According to Sui Gas officials, CNG stations across Sindh have been closed for 24 hours, all stations closed from 8 am today (Friday) till 8 am on Saturday. 

Officials said the decision has been taken owing to the shortage of gas in the system, adding that they were facing difficulties to meet the gas demand of domestic consumers and the commercial sector. 

Gas supply to CNG stations has been cut off for the third time this week. Sui Gas officials said that RLNG transit stations will remain open whereas gas supply to them will continue as usual. 

Complaints of reduction in gas pressure in Korangi, Site North Karachi and Superhighway were recorded. Gas suspension continues in Lyari Jahanabad, Eido Lane, Nawa Lane and Chakiwara areas. Gas cut-off also continues in Baldia Saeedabad, 24 markets and adjoining areas of Karachi. 

Areas of Orangi Town, Dua choak, Laiqabad, Ardungar town have been affected due to gas cut off while gas blockade continues in Sector 11 and Sector 9 areas.

Complaints of gas suspension are also being made in several areas in Manghopir, Banaras and Site areas. Gas supply also affected in Quaidabad, Gulshan-e-Bunir, Landhi 89, Landhi 4 and Korangi Dhai. (04)