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GAIL fights for control of India gas pipelines as PNGRB pushes independent access
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
The committee wants pipeline operators banned from trading gas
For decades, GAIL built and ran India’s gas pipeline network, but a PNGRB expert committee now wants sweeping reforms. Among the most contentious ideas: pipeline operations should be independent from gas trading, to prevent conflicts of interest. GAIL is pushing back hard, and the ruling could reshape competition and influence how affordable clean energy becomes for millions.
- PNGRB expert committee proposes independent pipeline operators
- Core dispute: separation of pipeline operations from gas trading
- GAIL resists reforms aimed at reducing conflict of interest
- Decision could affect competition and clean energy costs
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