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CNG Price: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has changed the transmission tariff of natural gas. This will reduce the transportation cost of CNG and PNG. Due to this, the rates of both these may fall in the coming days.
New Delhi. The beginning of the new year 2026 can be a big relief for crores of middle class families and vehicle owners of the country. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has made major changes in the structure of transmission tariff for natural gas. According to a report by news agency ANI, after this decision, the prices of CNG and PNG may decrease by Rs 2-3 per unit across the country from January 1, 2026. This cut will not only control the kitchen budget, but will also prove helpful in reducing the cost of public and private transport. Especially in cities where remote gas reaches through pipelines, the decline in prices will be more visible.
In an interview given to news agency ANI, PNGRB member AK Tiwari said that the final consumers will directly benefit from this revised structure. He told that if we combine the mathematics of state and local taxes, then consumers can get direct savings of about Rs 2 to 3 per unit. Tiwari said, “Our aim is not just to make rules but also to ensure that the benefits of the cuts actually reach the public.” For this, PNGRB has made it mandatory for all gas distribution companies to pass on the savings in tariff to consumers in a transparent manner.
Zone reduced from three to two
PNGRB has rationalized its existing ‘Tariff Zone’ structure to make the gas transportation system more transparent and affordable. According to the rules applicable from 2023, the transportation charges for gas were divided into three different categories based on distance.
- 0 to 300 km: ₹42 per unit.
- 300 to 1,200 km: ₹80 per unit.
- Above 1,200 km: ₹107 per unit.
Now these three zones have been reduced to only two. According to Tiwari, now the integrated tariff for Zone-1 has been fixed at only ₹54. This is a big relief for those areas which earlier came under the higher rates of ₹80 and ₹107.
312 geographical areas and 40 companies will be affected
The scope of this decision is very wide. At present the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network is spread in 312 geographical areas (GAs) of the country. About 40 CGD companies are providing their services in these areas. The new rules will apply equally to all these companies and sectors.
Infrastructure is expanding
The Indian government wants to make the country a ‘gas based economy’. For this, licenses have already been issued to cover the entire India with pipeline network. In this, along with big public sector companies (PSUs), private sector and joint ventures are also working actively.
Apart from playing a regulatory role, PNGRB is also coordinating with the states as a ‘facilitator’. Many states have already reduced the value added tax (VAT) on natural gas and expedited approval processes through single-window clearance.
