The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has approved new unified tariff regulations for natural gas pipelines, a move that could reduce CNG and PNG prices in several cities, sources told CNBC-Awaaz.The revised regulation, which is likely to be officially notified in the next 2–3 days, will introduce a uniform tariff based on zones rather than distance.
Under the new framework, all consumers within the same zone will be charged an equal tariff—regardless of proximity to the source.
A key reform under the new regime is the reduction of tariff zones from three to two. This simplification is expected to provide a pricing boost to operators and consumers in remote regions, with incentives being offered for infrastructure development in these areas.Also Read: Government in wait-and-watch mode on fuel price cuts: sourcesAccording to the Common Minimum Programme, the government is targeting 120 million household PNG connections and 17,500 CNG stations across India by 2030 and 2025, respectively.While cities closer to the gas source may see slight price hikes under the new system, consumers in far-flung locations are likely to benefit from reduced prices for piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG).(Edited by : Sheersh Kapoor)First Published: Jun 27, 2025 2:51 PM IST
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