Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) have received a New Year gift in the form of cheaper cooking gas. Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), the primary supplier, has announced a significant reduction in the price of domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG), effective from the first day of 2026.
What Are the New PNG Rates?
The price cut amounts to 70 paise per standard cubic metre (SCM). With this reduction, the revised tariff for piped cooking gas in the capital city of Delhi now stands at Rs 47.89 per SCM. Consumers in Gurugram will pay Rs 46.70 per SCM, while those in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad will be charged Rs 47.76 per SCM.
This move is set to bring financial relief to a vast number of households. According to company officials, the price reduction is likely to benefit nearly 25 lakh families across the region who use PNG for their daily cooking needs.
Why Did the Price Fall?
The reduction follows a recent regulatory overhaul by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). On December 16, the PNGRB announced a rationalised and simplified tariff structure for the pipelines that transport natural gas across the country.
This natural gas is a crucial feedstock for multiple sectors, including power generation, fertilizer production, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicles, and of course, domestic kitchen fuel. The revised tariffs, which also became effective on January 1, aim to make gas transportation simpler, fairer, and more cost-effective for end consumers and the city gas distribution industry.
IGL's Commitment to Clean Energy
In an official post on the social media platform X, IGL highlighted its dedication to providing accessible and affordable clean energy. The company stated, "IGL has announced a substantial reduction in its domestic PNG prices this coming New Year for its consumers in Delhi and NCR by ₹0.70 per SCM…. IGL reinforces its commitment to making clean energy both accessible and affordable as we step into 2026."
This price cut is a positive development for urban households, making the cleaner-burning PNG a more economically attractive option compared to traditional cooking fuels. It aligns with broader national goals of promoting cleaner energy sources for sustainable living.
