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How to Report Gas Load-Shedding in Pakistan (2025)
By blogs.huzi.pk
“Your gas pressure should be back before the next meal.”
Here is the complete guide for SNGPL & SSGC customers to report gas load-shedding or low pressure using official online portals, SMS codes, call centers, and WhatsApp.
1. SNGPL (For Northern Areas: Punjab, KP, AJK)
🔹 One-Number Helpline
| Channel | Contact | Working Hours | 
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Helpline | 1199 | Always open | 
🔹 Online Portal
- Website: www.sngpl.com.pk→ Lodge Complaint
- Steps:
- Go to Online Services → Complaint Registration.
- Fill in your Consumer No., Address, and select Complaint Type (Low Pressure / Load-shedding).
- Upload a photo of the meter (optional but speeds things up).
- Submit → receive a tracking ID instantly.
 
🔹 SMS & Mobile App
- SMS: Send COMP <space> [Your Consumer No.] <space> [Message]to 1199.
- Android / iOS App: Search for “SNGPL ConnectOn” – you can register a complaint, track its status, and attach photos.
🔹 Regional Complaint Centers
| City | Phone | 
|---|---|
| Lahore Central | 042-9908 2000 | 
| Multan | 061-922 0079 | 
| Islamabad | 051-926 8881 | 
| A full list of offices is available on the SNGPL website. | 
2. SSGC (For Southern Areas: Sindh & Balochistan)
🔹 Helpline & WhatsApp
| Channel | Contact | 
|---|---|
| 24/7 Helpline | 1199or021-99021000 | 
| 0323-8213346(save as a contact) | 
🔹 Online Portal
- Website: www.ssgc.com.pk→ Complaint/Feedback
- Timeline:
- Low pressure / load-shedding: 24–36 hrs resolution.
- Excessive billing: 15 working days.
 
🔹 SMS
- SMS: Send COMP <space> [Your Consumer No.] <space> [Message]to 0323-8213346.
3. Escalation Ladder (If 15 Days Pass)
| Level | Who to Contact | Contact Method | 
|---|---|---|
| 1. DISCO GM | Your Regional General Manager (see office list on their website) | Phone numbers above or office visit | 
| 2. OGRA | Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority | complaints.ogra.org.pk(30-day resolution) | 
| 3. Prime Minister’s Portal | Pakistan Citizen Portal App | Auto-escalates after 21 days of no response | 
4. Documents You Might Need
- Latest bill photo (front & back)
- Meter photo showing the actual reading
- CNIC copy (if complaining via the web portal)
5. One-Screen Cheat-Sheet
- Take a meter photo → Note the actual reading.
- SMS COMP <consumer-no> Load-sheddingto 1199 (SNGPL) or 0323-8213346 (SSGC).
- Upload to the DISCO portal → Save the tracking ID.
- Track via app / website / SMS.
- Escalate to OGRA after 15 days.
Pro-tip: Share the tracking ID on Twitter and tag @SNGPLofficial or @SSGCLTD—public tweets often get faster attention.
Bookmark this page and report tonight.




