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The government has revised the operating hours of CNG refuelling stations during Ramadan to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to the power sector during iftar.
The decision was announced in a notification, issued by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division on Friday.
According to the notification, the CNG refuelling stations across the country would remain closed daily from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm until March 14.
Previously, the CNG stations remained closed from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm. Under the new directive, the shutdown period has been extended from three hours to six hours.
The notification said the move aims to address low pressure in the gas distribution network and meet the increased demand for gas for power generation during Ramadan, especially during peak demand at iftar time.
The Energy and Mineral Resources Division also ordered that the CNG stations nationwide remain open round the clock on March 15-25 to facilitate uninterrupted movement of the holiday travellers on highways.
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