SSGC Confirms Two-Day Gas Outage in Karachi Amid Severe Shortage

Published On: January 22, 2026

The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a complete shutdown of gas supply in Karachi for 48 hours due to a severe shortage in its system, creating concerns for domestic and industrial consumers across the city.

According to an SSGC spokesperson, gas supply will be suspended from 8:00 am tomorrow and is expected to remain cut off until 8:00 am on January 5.

Reason Behind the Gas Shutdown

The spokesperson explained that SSGC is currently facing an acute shortfall of gas, which has significantly impacted overall availability in its network.

Low line-pack levels and reduced system pressure have already been causing gas supply issues in several areas, forcing the utility to opt for a temporary but complete shutdown to stabilize the system.

Industries and Power Plants Affected

During the shutdown period:

All industrial units will remain without gas
Power generation plants connected to the SSGC network will also face gas suspension

The outage is expected to affect manufacturing activity and electricity generation during the two-day period.

SSGC Appeals for Public Cooperation

SSGC has urged consumers to remain patient and cooperate, assuring that gas supply will be restored as soon as the situation improves and system pressure returns to safe operating levels.

The company said it is closely monitoring the situation and working to normalize supply at the earliest possible time.