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Indian Union Territories reducing natural gas VAT

Overview

Various Indian Union Territories have implemented reductions in Value Added Tax (VAT) on natural gas to improve affordability for residents.

In August 2026, Ladakh reduced its natural gas VAT from 21% to 5%. This decision, approved by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, aims to support the expansion of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network and make Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) more accessible. The move follows recommendations noting that Ladakh’s extreme weather and difficult terrain increase infrastructure costs.

Following this trend, the Chandigarh Administration reduced its natural gas VAT from 12.5% to 5% in September 2026. This measure is intended to provide tax relief for CNG and PNG consumers and encourage the expansion of natural gas infrastructure within the territory.

Entities

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited · Ladakh · Vinai Kumar Saxena · Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Chandigarh reduces natural gas VAT from 12.5% to 5%

    Chandigarh has reduced the VAT on natural gas from 12.5% to 5%, effective September 18, 2026, to lower costs for CNG and PNG consumers and promote cleaner fuel adoption.

  2. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ladakh reduces natural gas VAT from 21% to 5%

    Ladakh has reduced its VAT on natural gas from 21% to 5% to promote clean energy and support the expansion of the City Gas Distribution network across the territory.

Sources

desitalkchicago.com · jknewsline.com · kashmirlife.net · news18.com · timesbull.com · timesnownews.com