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Gas load-shedding in winter, explained
Why SNGPL and SSGC cut gas in winter, the usual morning / noon / evening timings, why pressure drops — and where to check the official schedule. Keep an LPG cylinder ready as backup.
Check the official notice, or open your bill for the helpline.
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How it works
What winter gas load-shedding means
Why winter load-shedding happens
Cold-weather demand for heating and cooking spikes far above pipeline capacity, so SNGPL/SSGC ration supply across sectors to keep pressure usable.
Typical daily timings
Many areas get gas mainly during the three cooking windows — roughly morning, midday, and evening — with low pressure or cuts in between. Exact timings vary by city and area.
Low pressure vs. full cut
Even when gas is 'on', winter pressure can be too weak to cook or heat. That's normal during peak hours, not a fault on your line.
Keep a backup ready
An LPG cylinder is the common backup during gas hours — many households keep one for cooking when pipeline pressure drops.
Where to check
Finding your area's schedule
Official gas company notices
SNGPL and SSGC publish area schedules and emergency suspension notices on their own websites and social pages. Always treat these as the source of truth.
Local media & area groups
Newspapers and neighbourhood WhatsApp/Facebook groups often share the day's timings, but cross-check against the official portal.
Your bill's helpline
The complaint / UAN number printed on your gas bill can confirm whether a cut in your area is scheduled or a fault.
Plan around the windows
Cook and heat water during the on hours, and keep an LPG cylinder topped up for the low-pressure gaps.
FAQ
Load-shedding, answered
- Load-shedding is the planned rationing of pipeline gas. In winter, heating and cooking demand far exceeds what SNGPL/SSGC can supply, so they cut or reduce pressure by area and by time of day to share the limited gas.
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