Why did Pakistan reject the LNG shipment offer from BP Plc, and what was the quoted price?

Pakistan rejected the LNG shipment offer from BP Plc because the quoted price of $27 per million British thermal units was deemed 'too expensive' — nearly three times pre-war spot levels — leading state-owned Pakistan LNG Ltd. to scrap the emergency tender for delivery by September 8.

What is causing Pakistan's worsening electricity shortage, and how is it affecting power supply?

Pakistan's worsening electricity shortage stems from disrupted LNG supply due to the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz since early July — triggered by a tanker attack — which halted shipments from Qatar, its top supplier; as a result, Islamabad faces continued rolling blackouts in the evening when solar generation fades and fossil-fuel plants cannot compensate for the shortfall.

Pakistan Faces Further Blackouts After Rejecting Pricey LNG

Sep 1, 2026

Pakistan rejected a costly LNG tender from BP amid war-driven price spikes, exacerbating electricity blackouts as Qatar extends force majeure on key shipments. The government now weighs energy security against soaring consumer costs.

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