Govt increases gas tariff for 3 fertiliser plants to unify rates – Uptrends

Govt increases gas tariff for 3 fertiliser plants to unify rates – Uptrends

  Engro Fertiliser, Fauji Fertiliser (Rahim Yar Khan), and Fatima Fertiliser will pay Rs580/MMBtu for feedstock, Rs1,580 for fuel stock A worker drains water from a gas filter at the Egas processing plant in Gujar Khan, Pakistan March 10, 2017. — Reuters Plants to pay Rs580/MMBtu for feedstock, Rs1,580 for fuel stock. Petroleum division official says … Read more

Fertiliser shortage grips Sindh during sowing season – Uptrends

Fertiliser shortage grips Sindh during sowing season – Uptrends

  KARACHI: Distressed growers in Sindh are grappling with a severe shortage of fertilisers, significantly impacting wheat sowing and vegetable cultivation. The scarcity, if not promptly addressed, could escalate into a looming threat to food security, warn dismayed farmers. Growers are urging authorities to take immediate action to ensure the uninterrupted availability of fertilisers in … Read more

Financial misconduct claims in fertiliser sector, CPPs – Uptrends

Financial misconduct claims in fertiliser sector, CPPs – Uptrends

  ISLAMABAD: Government officials are levelling accusations against fertiliser manufacturers, claiming that they are profiting at the expense of farmers while enjoying the benefits of cheaper gas. A recent Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) meeting highlighted a disparity in the intended purpose of supplying natural gas to the fertiliser sector at subsidised rates. While the goal … Read more