CNG PNG Price Cut: The new year 2026 is bringing such good news, hearing which crores of gas consumers of the country will jump with joy. Actually, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has announced tariff rationalization, which will be implemented from January 1, 2026.
In a recent interview, PNGRB member A.K. Giving this information, Tiwari said that the new unified tariff structure will save consumers Rs 2-3 per unit depending on the state and applicable taxes. He told that this new structure of tariff will lead to savings in everything from transportation to kitchen.
Tariff divided from three to two zones
The regulator has further simplified the tariff structure by reducing the number of zones from three to two. Under the system for the year 2023, the tariff was divided into three zones on the basis of distance. The price was Rs 42 for distances up to 200 kilometres, Rs 80 for 300-1,200 kilometres, and Rs 107 for distances more than 1,200 kilometres.
Now there will be only two zones instead of three. The first zone will be applicable to CNG and domestic PNG customers across the country. To put it in simple language, under this new system the rate for Zone-1 has been fixed at Rs 54, whereas earlier it used to be Rs 80 and Rs 107.
Every common man should get benefits
The new tariff structure will cover 40 city gas distribution (CGD) companies operating across 312 geographical areas in India. Tiwari says, “This will benefit consumers who use CNG in the transport sector and households who use PNG in their kitchens.” The government has directed that the benefits of low rates should be passed on to common consumers and this will be monitored by the Regulatory Board itself. Tiwari said, “Our role in this business is to balance the interests of consumers as well as operators.”
What is the goal of the government?
The government’s effort is to provide subsidized and rationalized gas so that the use of natural gas is promoted in the entire country. Due to this, many states have reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) and made the permission process easier.
Talking about the increasing scope of CNG and PNG infrastructure, Tiwari said that licenses have been given to cover the gas network of the entire country, which includes operators like Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), private companies and joint ventures. He says that PNGRB is helping the government in this work not just as a regulator but as a facilitator.
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