New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- 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 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 kilometers, Rs 80 for 3...