Chennai, Dec 27 (.) City gas distribution company THINK Gas today welcomed the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board’s (PNGRB) revised unified tariff framework, calling it a timely and consumer-centric reform.
The company said it will pass on the cost savings to its consumers.
Effective January 1, 2026, the new framework is expected to significantly reduce pipeline transportation costs for compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) in regions connected to the National Gas Grid, making natural gas more affordable for households and commuters, THINK Gas said.
Under the revised tariff, THINK Gas customers in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka are expected to benefit from CNG price reductions of up to Rs 2.50/kg and Domestic PNG reductions of up to Rs 5/standard cubic meter (SCM).
Additionally, THINK Gas will voluntarily reduce Domestic PNG prices by up to Rs 4/SCM in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and up to Rs 2.77/SCM in Rajasthan, even though these states are not yet connected to the National Gas Grid.
Commenting on the reform, Abhilesh Gupta, MD & CEO said: “We sincerely appreciate PNGRB’s progressive and forward-looking tariff reforms, which will directly benefit households and daily commuters by making CNG and PNG more affordable.”
According to Gupta, the revised tariff will encourage wider adoption of PNG as cooking fuel, improve the cost competitiveness of CNG for transport users, and enhance the viability of city gas distribution expansion into Tier II, Tier III, and semi-rural regions.
The reform aligns with India’s vision to increase the share of natural gas in the energy mix from 6 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030. By promoting cleaner fuels, it also supports improved air quality, infrastructure expansion, and a more sustainable energy ecosystem.
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