Discussion underway with OGRA to reduce tariffs: Musadik

Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik says discussion is underway with Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority to lessen the burden of tariffs on low income groups.

Talking to a private television channel, he said the government does not want to increase burden on poor masses.

The Minister of State said the tariff of gas and electricity will be rationalized for poor, while all out efforts will be made to reduce the circular debt in gas sector through putting burden on elite groups.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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