Gas supply to return to normal within 2-3 days: Energy minister

Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku said on Thursday that the country's gas supply is expected to return to normal within the next two to three days. 

He said the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), which had remained out of operation due to a mechanical fault, will resume supplying gas from Thursday afternoon after the completion of repair work.

Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, the minister said gas pressure would gradually improve once transmission resumes.

"As transmission starts, the pressure in areas where it has fallen will gradually recover, and we will be able to overcome the current situation," he said.

Responding to a question on how long it would take for the gas situation to normalise, Mahmud said it would take at least two to three days.

"It will return to the level it was before the FSRU went out of operation," he added.

The minister also urged consumers with complaints regarding electricity bills to contact the relevant authorities for resolution.

Replying to a question about his meeting with the Indian High Commissioner and whether the current situation had been discussed, Iqbal Hassan said it was a routine meeting.

"As India is our neighbouring country, we have many areas of mutual interest, and those issues were discussed," he said.