New Delhi | December 17, 2025 :
CNG and domestic PNG consumers are set to get price relief from the start of the new year, as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) announced a reduction in tariffs effective January 1, 2026.
According to the regulator, the move is expected to lower CNG and PNG prices by around ₹2 to ₹3 per unit, offering meaningful savings to households and vehicle owners. The decision follows a comprehensive tariff review carried out in response to declining global energy prices and improved supply conditions.
Industry experts say the cut could boost demand for cleaner fuels while easing cost pressures on consumers already dealing with inflation.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the Indian rupee weakened to a record low of 90.87 against the US dollar, pressured by continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and uncertainty around global trade conditions.
Market participants are closely watching currency movements, as a weaker rupee could impact fuel imports and broader inflation trends despite the domestic tariff relief.
