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Revised CBG pricing unlikely to burden domestic gas consumers, govt says
The government has asserted that higher procurement costs for compressed biogas will have minimal impact on end consumers, citing affordability support schemes and a broader domestic gas supply base that will absorb price pressures.
LSN India ·
India's government has moved to reassure consumers about the implications of revised pricing for compressed biogas (CBG), maintaining that the measures will shield households and businesses from cost escalation. Officials pointed to existing affordability frameworks and an expanded domestic gas pool as key factors that will prevent significant tariff increases for end-users.
Under the new pricing structure, CBG producers will receive higher procurement rates, reflecting increased production costs. However, government-backed support mechanisms are designed to absorb the differential impact, ensuring that consumers do not face proportional increases in their gas bills.
The broader domestic gas supply portfolio, which includes conventional gas sources alongside CBG, will help dilute the effect of higher biogas procurement costs across the overall supply mix. This diversification of gas sources is intended to maintain price stability in the market.
The government's position reflects its effort to balance support for renewable energy producers with consumer protection concerns. CBG, produced from agricultural and municipal waste, forms part of India's push toward cleaner energy alternatives and rural economic development.