The government lifted emergency restrictions on natural-gas supply that had been imposed during the West Asia crisis.
The stated reason was improved conditions following ceasefire and negotiations, and the resumption of sea traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which supports energy supply continuity.
In a notification amending the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, the government removed provisions that had prioritized sales of domestically produced gas and LNG.
Under the earlier emergency priority sequence, domestic piped gas for households and CNG for vehicles received complete supply. Industrial users were limited to 80% of their prior average.
The easing is expected to benefit refineries, city gas distributors, and energy-intensive industries such as ceramics, requiring reliable natural gas to run consistently.
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