Pakistan, May 13 -- Domestic gas consumers in Pakistan may soon face higher utility bills after the government decided to gradually end nearly Rs140 billion in cross-subsidies currently supporting the gas sector. Officials from the Petroleum Ministry said the subsidy system will be phased out by January 2027 as part of broader economic reforms promised to the International Monetary Fund under ongoing financial commitments and restructuring plans.

The planned reforms indicate that gas, like electricity, could become significantly more expensive for many households as the government withdraws the existing tariff support mechanism. Officials explained that future relief measures will no longer depend on the amount of gas or electricity cons...