Gas Prices Reduced in Jamshedpur, Benefiting 4,100 PNG Users

GAIL cuts PNG rates by ₹2 per SCM in Jamshedpur, effective September 1, 2024.

GAIL lowers piped gas prices by ₹2 per SCM in Jamshedpur, benefiting 4,100 households starting September 1, 2024.

JAMSHEDPUR – GAIL (India) Limited has reduced the price of piped natural gas (PNG) in Jamshedpur by ₹2 per standard cubic meter (SCM), effective from September 1, 2024.

This price cut lowers the cost from ₹55.56 to ₹53.56 per SCM and is expected to benefit around 4,100 consumers in the city.

The reduction is part of GAIL’s strategy to promote the usage of PNG among households, making it a more affordable and eco-friendly option for residents.

GAIL’s General Manager, Gauri Shankar Mishra, stated, "This price reduction is aimed at increasing the adoption of PNG in homes across Jamshedpur."

Expansion of PNG Services in Jamshedpur

Currently, PNG services have been extended to 126 apartment complexes in areas like Kadma, Sonari Ramnagar, and several Tata Steel colonies.

GAIL is encouraging residents in these areas to switch to the safer and more convenient postpaid PNG service.

To facilitate this, GAIL’s team conducts registration camps every Sunday in various societies.

Residents can also register at GAIL’s Bistupur office, through the PNG Mitra app, or by contacting customer care at 1800123121111 or the control room at 8987670901.

Infrastructure Growth and Future Plans

GAIL has connected over 15,000 flats in 126 societies to the PNG network.

The company is actively working to expand this network, with a target of providing connections to 10,000 additional homes by December 2024.

In addition to household connections, Jamshedpur hosts 14 CNG stations, supplying over 12,000 kilograms of gas daily to more than 6,000 vehicles.

GAIL has also extended gas supplies to 14 hotels in the city and is rapidly expanding the network to serve industries like Tata Steel and Tata Motors.

Lok Adalat for PNG Customers

To address customer concerns, GAIL is organizing a Lok Adalat on September 28 at the district court premises.

This event will provide a platform for resolving billing issues and other customer grievances.

Customers can also settle outstanding bills during this session.