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CNG, domestic PNG prices set to drop by ₹2-3 from January 1
Consumers across India are set to benefit from reduced prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) announced a tariff rationalization that will come into effect from January 1, 2026.
In an exclusive interview, AK Tiwari, Member, PNGRB, said that the new unified tariff structure will result in savings of ₹2-3 per unit for consumers, depending on the state and applicable taxes.
The regulator has simplified the tariff structure by reducing the number of zones from three to two. Under the previous system announced in 2023, tariffs were divided into three distance-based zones. ₹42 for distances up to 200 kilometers, ₹80 for 300-1,200 kilometers, and ₹107 for distances beyond 1,200 kilometers.
We have rationalized the tariff. Instead of three zones, there will be two zones, and the first zone will be applicable for CNG and domestic PNG customers on a pan-India basis,” Tiwari explained. The unified rate for Zone 1 has now been fixed at ₹54, down from the earlier rates of ₹80 and ₹107.
The new tariff structure will benefit consumers across 312 geographical areas covered by 40 City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies operating in India. “This will benefit consumers in the transport sector who use CNG and households that use PNG in their kitchens,” Tiwari said.
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