Govt revises CNG refuelling station hours for Ramadan
The government has revised the operating hours of CNG refuelling stations during Ramadan to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to the power sector during iftar.
The decision was announced in a notification issued today by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. According to the notification, CNG refuelling stations across the country will remain closed daily from 3:00pm to 9:00pm until March 14.
Previously, CNG refuelling stations remained closed from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Under the new directive, the shutdown period has been extended from three hours to six hours.
The notification said the move aims to address low-pressure conditions in the gas distribution network and meet the increased demand for gas in the power generation sector during Ramadan.
Meanwhile, to facilitate smooth travel on highways ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, all refuelling stations will remain open round the clock from March 15 to March 25.
After Eid, from March 26, CNG refuelling stations will revert to the previous schedule and remain closed daily from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
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