Mahanagar Gas Limited has informed stock exchanges that gas supply from certain suppliers has been reduced, affecting deliveries to its industrial and commercial customers. The development follows geopolitical events influencing global energy flows and a government order regulating natural gas allocation.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has prioritised supply to domestic PNG and CNG segments, requiring adjustments in distribution to other consumers.
Mahanagar Gas Limited stated that some of its gas suppliers have reduced the volumes being supplied to the company. As a result, the company’s ability to provide gas to industrial and commercial customers has been affected.
The reduction follows developments in global energy markets, which have influenced the availability and movement of liquefied natural gas shipments.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 on 9 March 2026. The order aims to manage the allocation and distribution of natural gas across sectors during the current supply situation.
The regulation was issued under provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, allowing the government to intervene in supply and distribution of petroleum products when required.
Under the government order, natural gas supply has been prioritised for specific sectors considered essential. These include domestic piped natural gas (PNG), compressed natural gas (CNG) used for transport, and gas used for LPG production and pipeline operations.
The policy intends to ensure that these segments continue to receive gas supplies based on their recent consumption levels.
The order also advises city gas distribution companies to reduce gas supply to industrial and commercial customers when required to maintain availability for priority sectors.
In line with these directions, Mahanagar Gas has begun adjusting its distribution network to comply with the government’s allocation framework.
The company stated that it is currently evaluating the implications of the reduced supply and the regulatory changes. It has also indicated that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates to the stock exchanges if there are any material developments.
Shares of Mahanagar Gas Limited were trading at ₹1,051.00 on the National Stock Exchange as of 12 March 2026 at around 09:59 AM, reflecting an increase of ₹1.70 (0.16%) compared with the previous closing price of ₹1,049.30.
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The Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 introduces sector-based allocation of natural gas to maintain availability for domestic and transport-related consumption. In response, Mahanagar Gas Limited has begun aligning its supply distribution with the government’s directives while assessing the broader impact on its industrial and commercial customer base.
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Published on: Mar 12, 2026, 10:06 AM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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