- Government invoked emergency gas regulation to stabilize supply during LNG disruptions.
- Transport CNG and key industries receive priority allocation under the new order.
Government Invokes Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order 2026
The Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order 2026 was issued through a gazetted notification by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on March 10 under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The decision follows disruptions in global liquefied natural gas shipments due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. LNG transport through the Strait of Hormuz has been affected, and several suppliers have invoked force majeure clauses, raising concerns over energy availability.
Ensuring Stable Gas Distribution
The order aims to regulate production levels, ensure equitable distribution, and maintain sufficient availability of natural gas across priority sectors. Authorities intend to manage the national supply carefully so that essential economic activities and transportation services remain operational despite international supply constraints.
Priority Allocation for Transport and Industries
Compressed natural gas used for transportation has been designated as a priority allocation segment. Gas marketing entities are required to maintain supply for this sector at full operational capacity wherever feasible. Industries such as tea manufacturing and other industrial consumers connected to the national gas grid must receive at least 80 percent of their average consumption recorded over the previous six months.
Supply Stability Measures for Key Consumers
By implementing these provisions, the government aims to prevent severe disruptions in energy distribution and maintain continuity in industrial and mobility sectors during the ongoing international supply uncertainty addressed through the Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order 2026.
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