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Many people search for a fixed “SSGC gas load shedding schedule” expecting a published timetable similar to electricity load shedding. It’s worth knowing upfront: SSGC has publicly confirmed that no such fixed schedule exists, and has specifically warned that schedules circulating on social media are false.
How SSGC Actually Manages Gas Supply
Rather than a fixed rotating schedule, SSGC prioritizes supply according to Pakistan’s Gas Load Management Plan, which ranks customer categories in this order: domestic, commercial, then industrial. Within domestic customers, SSGC further distinguishes between “Protected” customers (lower average winter consumption) and “Non-Protected” customers for billing purposes, though supply prioritization during shortages generally still favors residential use over industrial and commercial curtailment.
During periods of severe shortage, SSGC has announced measures like extended “gas holidays” for industries, CNG stations, and power generation units in Sindh, to preserve supply for domestic consumers.
The One Exception: Ramadan Scheduling
Ramadan is the one period where SSGC has, in past years, announced a specific published schedule — timed around Sehri and Iftar hours to ensure supply during those windows, with gas typically suspended during the day outside those periods. See our Ramadan schedule page for details — this schedule is announced fresh each year and should be checked close to Ramadan rather than assumed to repeat exactly.
Where to Get Real Information
- SSGC’s official news and updates page: ssgc.com.pk/web/?page_id=229
- SSGC helpline: 1199
- Ignore third-party “schedule” graphics circulating on WhatsApp or social media unless they link back to an official SSGC source
What You Can Control
Since gas pressure fluctuates unpredictably rather than on a fixed timetable, the most practical response for households is ensuring your geyser can handle pressure fluctuations gracefully — an automatic ignition system relights the pilot the moment pressure returns, without you needing to notice or intervene manually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SSGC publish an official gas load-shedding schedule?
No fixed schedule exists for normal operations — SSGC confirmed in September 2025 that schedules circulating on social media are false. Supply is managed based on real-time pressure and a customer-priority system (domestic, then commercial, then industrial) rather than a published timetable.
Does SSGC publish a schedule during Ramadan?
Yes — SSGC has, in past years, announced a specific Ramadan schedule prioritizing gas supply during Sehri and Iftar hours, with day-time suspension outside those windows. This is announced fresh each year, so check closer to Ramadan for the current schedule rather than assuming a previous year's timing repeats.
Who gets priority when SSGC does need to curtail gas supply?
Pakistan's Gas Load Management Plan prioritizes domestic customers first, then commercial, then industrial — during severe shortages, SSGC has announced extended supply suspensions ("gas holidays") specifically for industries, CNG stations, and power generation units to preserve supply for households.
How do I report a gas supply problem to SSGC?
Call the SSGC helpline at 1199, or check the complaints and customer facilitation information on SSGC's official website — official channels are more reliable than any unofficial schedule circulating online.