NEW DELHI, Dec. 23 -- Millions of CNG and domestic PNG users across India could pay less for gas as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) simplifies transportation tariffs under its "One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff" vision.

The regulator has reduced the number of tariff zones from three to two-up to 300 km and beyond 300 km-aiming to lower regional disparities and align natural gas pricing with competitive fuels such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or cooking gas, and petrol.

Mint explains what the change means for consumers and the city gas distribution (CGD) sector.

From 1 January 2026, transportation charges will be Rs.54 per metric million British thermal units (MMBtu) for distances up to 300 km and Rs.102.86 pe...