Thiruvananthapuram: Leading gas distribution companies, AG&P Pratham reduced price of compressed natural gas (CNG). The company reduced the CNG prices by Rs 2.5 per kilogram in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh.
The company said in a release that the price of CNG sold at the company outlets in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, and Kollam is Rs 85.50 while in Andhra Pradesh, the reduction amount is the same but the prices would vary between Rs 90.50 and Rs 91.50.
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‘This price reduction aims to further elevate CNG’s status as the preferred fuel among vehicle owners by offering higher savings to consumers amidst inflationary pressures and to encourage vehicle owners to switch to CNG. AG&P Pratham is highly focused on promoting CNG as an alternative automobile fuel. Using CNG in vehicles results in lower emissions and cleaner combustion, contributing to a safer and more environmentally friendly option for transportation,’ said AG&P Pratham Regional Head Ajith V Nagandran.
In Kerala, AG&P Pratham currently operates 34 CNG stations and plans to set up more than 150 over the coming years. The company holds 12 CGD licenses awarded by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to exclusively provide natural gas for everyday use in 37 districts in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Rajasthan.
Natural gas when compressed becomes CNG for use as fuel in automobiles. The same gas is also piped to household kitchens and industries for cooking and other purposes.
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