Centre raises deepwater gas price ceiling to $9.89/MMBtu; APM cap remains $7
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The government lifted the price ceiling for deepwater gas to $9.89 per MMBtu, while keeping the APM cap at $7 per MMBtu.
- New ceiling applies to difficult-field gas, including KG‑D6 block, from October 2026 to March 2027.
- APM cap for ONGC and OIL legacy fields stays at $7 per MMBtu.
- Deepwater gas producers gain marketing and pricing freedom under the policy, subject to the notified ceiling.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 20% left, 60% center, 20% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Emphasizes the new ceiling for difficult-field gas, its dates, and the unchanged APM cap. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Government raises deepwater gas price ceiling to $9.89/MMBtu; APM gas cap at $7
Center: Highlights that deepwater gas enjoys marketing and pricing freedom but must stay within the government‑notified ceiling. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Centre raises deepwater gas price ceiling to $9.89 per MMBtu; APM gas cap at $7
Govt Hikes Gas Price Ceiling for Difficult Fields to $9.89/MMBtu; Retains $7 Cap for Legacy Fields
Timeline
First reported by The Hindu BusinessLine on ; 5 articles from 5 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (3): The Hindu BusinessLine, Economic Times, Mint
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Centre raises deepwater gas price ceiling to $9.89 per MMBtu; APM gas cap at $7 — The Hindu BusinessLine (center) ·
- Deep-sea gas becomes costlier as govt raises price cap — Economic Times (center) ·
- Government raises deepwater gas price ceiling to $9.89/MMBtu; APM gas cap at $7 — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- India hikes deepwater gas price ceiling to $9.89 for difficult fields; Reliance-BP’s KG-D6 to benefit — Mint (center) ·
- Govt Hikes Gas Price Ceiling for Difficult Fields to $9.89/MMBtu; Retains $7 Cap for Legacy Fields — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·