The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has started collecting conical baffle charges under geyser campaign. According to details, SSGC sent additional bills amounting to Rs2,085 to the consumers under the name of “conical baffle” charges. Millions of consumers within the 3.2 million customer network are distressed due to these extra charges.
It is being revealed that consumers received inflated bills regardless of whether geysers were installed in their homes. Extra charges were applied before the installation of conical baffles.Following the outcry of consumers, the OGRA issued a clarification, stating that the installation of Conical Baffles has been authorized to ensure safety and reduce gas bills for consumers.
The spokesperson advised that consumers facing charges without having a geyser should file complaints with the company or OGRA. SSGC officials stated that surveys were conducted for the installation of Conical Baffles, and charges were applied after OGRA’s approval.
