Pakistan’s federal cabinet has instructed the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to create a mechanism that ensures Pakistan fertiliser price stability. The decision follows recommendations from a committee led by the Deputy Prime Minister. The government wants stable fertiliser prices as it adjusts gas supplies for the industry.
ECC approves indigenous gas for four fertiliser plants
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved indigenous gas for four major fertiliser plants. Fatima Fert, Agritech and FFC will receive gas from the Mari Fields. Engro will get 110 MMCFD diverted from the Guddu Power Plant through the SNGPL network.
Officials from the Petroleum Division shared the proposal with several ministries. These included Finance, Planning, Industries, Power, Climate Change and Privatisation. Most divisions supported the plan. However, the Finance Division raised detailed concerns.
Committee review and key questions
The Petroleum Division also briefed the Deputy Prime Minister. The Deputy PM heads the committee responsible for Pakistan fertiliser price stability. A presentation took place on September 16, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ministers from relevant departments attended the meeting. After discussions, the committee endorsed the proposal and asked officials to complete all formal steps.
During ECC discussions, the Finance Division asked three questions:
How will the government handle surplus RLNG?
What is the plan to recover long-pending GIDC payments?
What if fertiliser companies fail to keep prices stable?
The Petroleum Division said it is working on broader measures to manage extra RLNG. It also stated that the GIDC issue is under review.
ECC decision and cabinet endorsement
The ECC approved the allocation and pricing of gas from the Mari Field. It also directed the government to design a system that binds fertiliser companies to stable prices. After reviewing the ECC decision, the federal cabinet endorsed it in a recent meeting. As a result, price stability in the fertiliser market remains a top national priority.
