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New Year Cheer: IGL Slashes PNG Prices in Delhi & NCR, Fueling Clean Energy Access

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has announced a New Year price reduction for domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) in Delhi and the NCR. This cut follows a broader tariff rationalization by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), which simplifies the national structure from three zones to two. The new unified rate for the primary zone is set at Rs 54, which is expected to save consumers Rs 2-3 per unit, with the regulator mandating that these benefits be passed on. This reform will impact 312 geographical areas, benefiting both CNG transport users and domestic PNG households across India.

Key Points: IGL Cuts PNG Prices in Delhi NCR | PNGRB Tariff Reform

  • IGL PNG price cut for Delhi NCR
  • PNGRB unifies gas tariff zones
  • Rs 2-3 per unit consumer savings
  • Mandated pass-through of benefits to users
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IGL reduces prices, PNG to cost Rs 47.89 per SCM in Delhi

IGL reduces domestic PNG prices in Delhi NCR. New PNGRB unified tariff to save consumers Rs 2-3 per unit, simplifying zones for nationwide benefit.

"We have rationalised the tariff... the first zone will be applicable for CNG and domestic PNG customers on a pan-India basis. - AK Tiwari, Member, PNGRB"

New Delhi, December 31

Indraprastha Gas Limited has announced a substantial reduction in its domestic PNG prices this coming New Year for its consumers in Delhi and NCR by Rs 0.70 per SCM.

The revised price after reduction will be Rs 47.89 per SCM in Delhi, Rs 46.70 per SCM in Gurugram and Rs 47.76 per SCM in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad.

The IGL reinforced its commitment to making clean energy both accessible and affordable as we step into 2026.

Earlier, on December 17, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) announced a tariff rationalisation that will take effect on January 1, 2026.

In an exclusive interview, AK Tiwari, Member, PNGRB, said that the new unified tariff structure will result in savings of Rs 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. Rs 42 for distances up to 200 kilometres, Rs 80 for 300-1,200 kilometers, and Rs 107 for distances beyond 1,200 kilometres.

"We have rationalised 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 Rs 54, down from the earlier rates of Rs 80 and Rs 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.

The PNGRB has mandated that the benefit of this rationalised tariff must be passed on to consumers, and the regulator will actively monitor compliance. "Our role is to balance the interests of consumers as well as the operators in this business," Tiwari added.

Discussing the expansion of CNG and PNG infrastructure, Tiwari said that licenses have been granted to cover the entire country, with operators including public sector undertakings (PSUs), private companies, and joint ventures.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good move by IGL and PNGRB. The unified tariff is a sensible step. However, a reduction of 70 paise per SCM feels symbolic. When LPG cylinder prices keep fluctuating, a more substantial cut in PNG would have been a real New Year gift.
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Aman W
This is excellent news for the environment and our pockets. Switching to PNG was the best decision for our home. Cleaner air in Delhi-NCR and now more savings? Win-win! Kudos to the regulators for pushing this.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the pan-India tariff structure. Will this mean faster rollout of PNG in smaller towns and rural areas? Infrastructure expansion is key for real energy access.
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Vikram M
The active monitoring by PNGRB to ensure benefits are passed on is crucial. Often, such announcements don't translate to ground reality. Hope they keep a strict watch so we actually see the reduced charge on our next bill.
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Karthik V
Reducing from three zones to two and slashing the higher distance tariffs significantly (from Rs 107 to Rs 54) is a massive policy shift. This should boost the adoption of CNG vehicles for interstate transport. Great for the economy and reducing pollution.

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