Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)
The PNGRB was established under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006. It is the statutory regulator for entities engaged in refining, processing, storage, transportation, distribution, marketing, and sale of petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas — excluding upstream production. A key mandate is the development and regulation of City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks, through which it grants authorisation to entities to develop CGD infrastructure in specified Geographical Areas (GAs) of the country.
- Established: 2006 under the PNGRB Act, 2006
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Key functions: Authorises CGD network operators, enforces pipeline safety standards, regulates tariffs for gas transportation
- Distinct from: The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH), which oversees upstream oil and gas exploration
● Tracked since March 15, 2026 · last seen June 12, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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