The Indian government has confirmed that household piped natural gas (PNG) prices remain stable, insulating consumers from the volatility in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets.
Officials stated in Parliament that domestic tariffs have not been adjusted despite a significant rise in international LNG costs, which have been exacerbated by the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
This policy stance highlights the divergence between global energy benchmarks and regulated domestic consumer prices in India.
While global LNG spot prices have climbed due to supply concerns linked to the West Asia conflict, the government is absorbing the cost pressure to maintain affordability for over 1.7 crore PNG connections across expanded city gas networks.
The move underscores the state's priority on social stability and energy access over immediate cost pass-through to end-users.
The decision comes as global energy markets navigate heightened risk premiums.