Mahanagar Gas assures uninterrupted supply of PNG for households, CNG for transport in Maharashtra, Karnataka
The Hindu
Mahanagar Gas ensures reliable PNG and CNG supply in Maharashtra and Karnataka, offering customer benefits to encourage adoption.
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), a City Gas Distribution (CGD) has assured uninterrupted supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for households and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for transport across its geographical areas in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
In addition, the company has introduced various benefits for its domestic and commercial PNG consumers, aimed at encouraging the use and adoption of PNG.
In line with the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 dated 9 March 2026, Domestic PNG and CNG have been recognised as the highest priority sector.
MGL has taken measures to maintain consistent supply so that customers continue to receive reliable and safe fuel for daily use. This would be applicable across all its geographical areas (GAs) — Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayander, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Chitradurg, Davengere, Latur and Dharashiv.
Alongside supply assurance, MGL has introduced a set of customer focussed initiatives to accelerate PNG adoption in the GAs. For domestic customers, the company is offering: Free gas worth ₹500 to all new registrations from 16 March till 30th April 2026, and ₹1,000 adjustment in gas bills per customer from new buildings where penetration level is more than 60%. Further, an instant discount of ₹500 per customer is being offered for web registrations and waiver of minimum charges during periods of non-usage.
Plans are on to introduce zero upfront registration charges wherein payments will be made only after conversion. Multiple payment plan options provided for the customers.
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