Lok Sabha Question No. 2102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Coverage and Impact of Unified Pipeline Tariff
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, Shri Damodar Agrawal, Shri Anurag Sharma, Shri Ramesh Awasthi, Shri Bhojraj Nag, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Shri Kali Charan Singh

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2102

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 th  February, 2026

## COVERAGE AND IMPACT OF UNIFIED PIPELINE TARIFF

2102. SHRI VISHWESHWAR HEGDE KAGERI:

SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL:

SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

SHRI RAMESH  AWASTHI:

SHRI BHOJRAJ  NAG:

SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT:

SHRI KALI CHARAN SINGH:

## पेĚोͧलयम और Ĥाक ृ Ǔतक गैस मंğी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  total  coverage  of  operational  natural  gas  pipelines  operating  under  the Unified Pipeline Tariff regime, district-wise;
- (b)  whether  districts  of  the  Bundelkhand  region,  particularly  Jhansi  and  Lalitpur  in  Uttar Pradesh  are  presently  covered  or  proposed  to  be  covered  and  if  so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  increase  in  operational  natural  gas  pipeline  length  achieved  during  the  last  year  along with  the  district-wise  details  of  additional  pipeline  length  currently  under  execution  or  planned including timelines for completion affecting the Jhansi-Lalitpur region;
- (d)  the  coverage  under  the  Unified  Pipeline  Tariff  regime  during  the  last  year,  highlighting inclusion of backward and aspirational districts, State/UT-wise;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to increase the Unified Pipeline coverage, if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and
- (f)  whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  impact  of  the  Unified  Pipeline  Tariff  regime  on reducing  transportation  costs,  improving  gas  accessibility  for  households,  MSMEs  and  food processing  units  and  promoting  industrial  growth  in  regions  like  Jhansi  and  Lalitpur,  if  so, thedetails thereof?

## ANSWER

## पे Ěोͧलयम और Ĥाक ृ Ǔतक गैस मंğालय मɅ राÏय मंğी ( Įी सुरेश गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

(a)  to  (f)  Petroleum  and  Natural  Gas  Regulatory  Board  (PNGRB)  is  the  authority  to  grant authorization to various entities to Lay, build, operate and expand Natural Gas Pipelines (NGPL). As on September 2025, PNGRB has authorized approximately 34,238 km of NGPL network which includes common carrier, spur line, tie-in connectivity and dedicated pipeline across the country to create  a  National  Gas  Grid  to  be  completed  within  periods  as  specified  in  the  PNGRB authorization, out of which 25,923 km are operational. All the States and Union Territories, except Ladakh,  Andaman  &  Nicobar  Island  and  Lakshwadeep  are  covered  by  Natural  Gas  Pipeline

Network  authorized  by  PNGRB.  The  operational  network  has  increased  from  24,945  km  as  of 30.09.2024 to 25,923 Km as on 30.09.2025, reflecting an increase of 978 km.

The details of the total coverage of operational natural gas pipelines operating under the Unified Pipeline Tariff regime authorized by PNGRB as on 30.09.2025 is at Annexure-I. The natural gas pipeline currently under execution as on 30.09.2025 is at Annexure-II

Further, supply and distribution of natural gas is also achieved through the development of City Gas Distribution (CGD) Network. Laying of pipeline infrastructure is part of the development of CGD Network, which is carried  out  by  the  entities  authorized  by  PNGRB  vide  their  Minimum Work  Programme  (MWP).  After  completion  of  12/12A  CGD  bidding  round,  PNGRB  has authorized  entities  for  the  development  of  CGD  network  in  307  Geographical  Areas  (GAs), covering the entire mainland area (including backward and inspirational districts) of the country.

The districts  of  Bundelkhand  region  including  Jhansi  and  Lalitpur  districts  in  Uttar  Pradesh  are covered under CGD Network, the details of which is at Annexure-III . Natural gas is supplied to these  regions  through  the  integrated  HVJ  (Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur)  Pipeline  with  physical connectivity at  two locations  i.e.  GAIL's  delivery  terminal  at  Malanpur  and  IP-02  (Intermediate Pigging Station), Raksha.

PNGRB has notified the Unified Tariff effective from 01.04.2023 for all pipelines that are part of the  National  Gas  Grid  System (this  comprises  of  ~  90%  of  Total  Operational  Common  Carrier Pipelines authorised by PNGRB) .  This reform advances the objective of 'One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff' and reduces regional disparities in natural gas transportation cost, thereby enhancing competitiveness  of  MSMEs  and  food  processing  units.  As  part  of  the  move  toward  a  Unified National Tariff structure, PNGRB vide amendment dated 07.07.2025 has also reduced the number of  Unified  Tariff  Zones  from  three  to  two.  This  change  aims  to  create  a  more  balanced  tariff system and improve natural gas access, particularly in underserved areas.

PNGRB  has  notified  transportation tariffs  of  Rs.  54/MMBTU  (up  to  300  km)  and  Rs. 102.86/MMBTU (beyond 300 km) effective 1 January 2026. However, CNG and Domestic PNG consumers nationwide will  be  charged  the  Zone-1  tariff  of  Rs.  54/MMBTU,  resulting  in  nearly 50% lower transportation charges for consumers located beyond 300 km. The reform will specially benefit  the  consumers  located  in  the  far-flung  areas  where  currently  the  additive  tariff  is applicable.  It  also  facilitates  development  of  gas  markets,  enhances  affordability  for  urban households and transportation sectors, thereby advancing the adoption of clean energy as part of the government vision to increase the gas utilisation in the country.

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## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (f) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  2102  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  12.02.2026  REGARDING  COVERAGE  AND IMPACT OF UNIFIED PIPELINE TARIFF.

The details of the total coverage of operational natural gas pipelines operating under the Unified Pipeline tariff regime authorized by PNGRB as on 30.09.2025 are listed below.

|   Sl. No. | Name of Pipeline                                                                                                                           |                                       | Date of Authorization   | Length Authorized (km)   | States                                                                                |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Hazira-Vijaipur- Jagdishpur- GREP-Dahej- Vijaipur HVJ/VDPL                                                                                 | Entity Authorized GAIL(India) Limited | 19.04.2010              | 6,169                    | Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan And Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttarakhand |
|         1 | Dahej-Vijaipur (DVPL)-Vijaipur- Dadri (GREP) Capacity augmentation                                                                         | Entity Authorized GAIL(India) Limited | 14.02.2011              | 6,169                    | Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan And Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttarakhand |
|         2 | Dahej-Uran- Dabhol-Panvel Natural Gas Pipeline                                                                                             | Entity Authorized GAIL(India) Limited | 10.05.2010              | 920                      | Gujarat, Maharashtra, UT of Dadra& Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu                       |
|         3 | Jagdishpur- Haldia- Bokaro- Dhamra Natural Gas Pipeline network,                                                                           | Entity Authorized GAIL(India) Limited | 29.01.2018              | 3,546                    | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam                           |
|         4 | Dadri-Bawana- Nangal Natural Gas Pipeline,                                                                                                 | Entity Authorized GAIL(India) Limited | 15.02.2011              | 921                      | Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh              |
|         5 | Chainsa-Jhajjar- Hissar Natural Gas Pipeline                                                                                               | Entity Authorized GAIL(India) Limited | 13.12.2010              | 455                      | Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi                                                          |
|         6 | Dabhol-Bangalore Natural Gas Pipeline.                                                                                                     | Entity Authorized GAIL(India) Limited | 14.11.2011              | 1,414                    | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa                                                           |
|         7 | KG Basin Natural Gas Pipeline, Baroda Sub Network of Gujarat Regional, Mumbai Regional a. Uran Thal UsarSub Network b. Trombay Sub Network | Entity Authorized GAIL(India) Limited | 12.05.2010              | 878                      | Andhra Pradesh Gujarat, Maharashtra                                                   |
|         8 | Mumbai-Nagpur- Jharsuguda Natural Gas Pipeline                                                                                             | Entity Authorized GAIL(India) Limited | 15.05.2020              | 1755                     | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha                                  |

| 9.     | Srikakulam Angul Natural Gas pipeline                                   |                                         | 23.07.2019   | 690     | Andhra Pradesh, Odisha                                                                         |
|--------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------|---------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 10.    | Dadri-Panipat Natural Gas Pipeline                                      | Indian Oil Corporation Limited          | 05.01.2011   | 132     | Haryana and Uttar Pradesh                                                                      |
| 11.    | East-West Natural Gas pipeline                                          | Pipeline Infrastructure Limited         | 21.06.2019   | 1,459   | Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana and Karnataka                                  |
| 12.    | GSPL's High Pressure Gujarat Gas Grid                                   | Gujarat State Petronet Limited          | 27.07.2012   | 2,860   | Gujarat                                                                                        |
| 13.    | GSPL's Low Pressure Gujarat Gas Grid                                    | Gujarat State Petronet Limited          | 19.03.2013   | 58      | Gujarat                                                                                        |
| 14.    | Shahdol-Phulpur Natural Gas pipeline                                    | Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited          | 11.07.2013   | 312     | Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh                                                               |
| 15.    | Mehsana- Bathinda Natural Gas pipeline                                  | GSPL India Gasnet Limited               | 07.07.2011   | 1,942.5 | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab                                                            |
| 16.    | Bathinda-Jammu- Srinagar Natural Gas pipeline (foreclosed at Gurdaspur) | GSPL India Gasnet Limited               | 07.07.2011   | 261     | Punjab                                                                                         |
| 17.    | Mallavaram- Bhopal-Bhilwara- Vijaipur Natural Gas pipeline              | GSPL India Transco Limited              | 07.07.2011   | 1,881   | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat                                 |
| 18.    | Uran Trombay Natural Gas pipeline system                                | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited | 03.05.2011   | 24      | Maharashtra                                                                                    |
| 19.    | North-East Natural Gas pipeline grid                                    | Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited           | 17.11.2020   | 1,656   | Assam, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya & Sikkim, West Bengal |
| Total- | Total-                                                                  | Total-                                  | Total-       | 27,334  |                                                                                                |

(Source-PNGRB)

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2102 FOR REPLY ON 12.02.2026 REGARDING COVERAGE AND IMPACT OF UNIFIED PIPELINE TARIFF.

Under Construction Common Carrier Natural Gas Pipelines As on September, 2025

(Authorized under Regulations 5/17/18/21(3) of the NGPL Authorization Regulations and Section 42 of the PNGRB, Act, 2006)

| S. No.   | Name of Natural Pipelines     | Gas Name of Authorized Entity   | Date of Authorization   | Authorized Length (KM)   | Authorized Capacity (MMSCMD)   | States from which Pipeline passes                    |
|----------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| 1        | Ennore-Nellore                | GTIL                            | 02.12.2014              | 220                      | 36.00                          | Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu                           |
| 2        | Kakinada- Vijayawada- Nellore | IMC                             | 19.02.2018              | 667                      | 18.00                          | Andhra Pradesh                                       |
| 3        | Kanai-Chhata- Panitar         | HPPL                            | 08.07.2019              | 317                      | 19.20                          | West Bengal                                          |
| 4        | Mumbai-Nagpur- Jharsuguda     | GAIL                            | 15.05.2020              | 1755                     | 16.50                          | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha |
| 5        | Jamnagar to Dwarka (Gujarat)  | GSPL                            | 19.08.2021              | 100                      | 3.00                           | Gujarat                                              |
| 6        | Hazaribagh-Ranchi             | IOCL                            | 09.02.2023              | 68                       | 1.03                           | Jharkhand                                            |
| 7        | Gurdaspur-Jammu               | GAIL                            | 12.07.2023              | 160                      | 3.10                           | UT of Jammu &Kashmir, Punjab                         |
| Total-   | Total-                        | Total-                          | Total-                  | 3,287                    |                                |                                                      |

Partially Commissioned Common Carrier Pipelines - As on September, 2025 (Authorized under Regulations 5/17/18/21(3) of the NGPL Authorization)

| S. No.   | Name of Natural Gas Pipelines                               | Entity   | Date of Auth.   | Auth. Length (KM)   | Authorized Capacity (MMSCM D)   | Operating Length(K M)   |   Under Const. Length# (KM) | States from which Pipeline passes                                                              |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------|----------|-----------------|---------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1        | Mehsana-Bhatinda                                            | GIGL     | 07.07.2011      | 1,942.5             | 83.11                           | 1285                    |                       657.5 | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab                                                            |
| 2        | Bhatinda-Gurdaspur                                          | GIGL     | 07.07.2011      | 261                 | 42.42                           | 102                     |                       159   | Punjab                                                                                         |
| 3        | Mallavaram-Bhopal- Bhilwara - Vijaipur                      | GITL     | 07.07.2011      | 1,881               | 78.25                           | 364                     |                      1517   | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat                                 |
| 4        | Dabhol-Bangalore                                            | GAIL     | 14.11.2011      | 1,414               | 16.00                           | 1148                    |                       266   | Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa                                                                    |
| 5        | Kochi-Koottanad- Bangalore- Mangalore                       | GAIL     | 31.05.2012      | 1,104               | 16.00                           | 644                     |                       460   | Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, UT of Puducherry                                                |
| 6        | Ennore-Tuticorin                                            | IOCL     | 10.12.2015      | 1,431               | 84.67                           | 1094                    |                       337   | Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, UT of Puducherry                                        |
| 7        | Jagdishpur-Haldia- Bokaro Dhamra- Paradip-Barauni- Guwahati | GAIL     | 29.01.2018      | 3,546               | 23.00                           | 3277                    |                       269   | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam                                    |
| 8        | North-East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid                        | IGGL     | 17.11.2020      | 1,656               | 4.75                            | 196                     |                      1460   | Assam, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya & Sikkim, West Bengal |
| 9        | Srikakulam-Angul                                            | GAIL     | 23.07.2019      | 690                 | 6.65                            | 422                     |                       268   | Andhra Pradesh, Odisha                                                                         |
| Total-   | Total-                                                      | Total-   | Total-          | 13,926              |                                 | 8,532                   |                      5393.5 |                                                                                                |

Note:-#Under Construction length is difference of Authorized length and Operating Length

*Target date of completion is as per the authorization issued to the entity or such other date as extended by the Board.

## ANNEXURE - III

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  2102  FOR  REPLY  ON  12.02.2026  REGARDING  COVERAGE  AND  IMPACT  OF  UNIFIED PIPELINE TARIFF.

| Sl. No   | Geographical Area/ CGD Networks                                       | State/Union Territory            | Authorized CGD Entity    | Date of Authoriza-tion   | Date of Target Completion   | Pipeline Infrastructure-Inch KM   | Pipeline Infrastructure-Inch KM   | Pipeline Infrastructure-Inch KM   |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Sl. No   | Geographical Area/ CGD Networks                                       | State/Union Territory            | Authorized CGD Entity    | Date of Authoriza-tion   | Date of Target Completion   | MWP Target                        | Pro-Rata Target                   | Total                             |
| 1        | Jhansi                                                                | Uttar Pradesh                    | Central UP Gas Limited   | 26-Feb-14                | 31-Mar-19                   | 72                                | 72                                | 408                               |
| 2        | Jhansi (EAAA*) District, Bhind, Jalaun , Lalitpur and Datia Districts | Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh | Adani Total Gas Limited  | 29-Mar-19                | 31-Mar-29                   | 1568                              | 1058                              | 372                               |
| 3        | Banda , Chitrakoot and Mahoba                                         | Uttar Pradesh                    | Indraprastha Gas Limited | 13-Apr-22                | 30-Jun-30                   | 2325                              | 1163                              | 2207                              |
| 4        | Kanpur (EAAA) District, Fatehpur and Hamirpur Districts               | Uttar Pradesh                    | Indraprastha Gas Limited | 29-Mar-19                | 31-Mar-29                   | 1170                              | 790                               | 4228                              |

(Source-PNGRB)