GAIL Gas Limited offers Rs 14000 to Rs 25000 Free CNG in Bengaluru

• New CNG Vehicle or Retrofitted CNG Vehicle eligible to avail the offer
• Strengthens CNG Network to provide cleaner, greener, and efficient mobility

BENGALURU:

GAIL Gas Limited have launched a special Scheme for Bengaluru Urban and Rural District to benefit the CNG Vehicle Owners.  The Scheme was launched today by Shri B.Sriramulu, Hon’ble Minister of Transport Department and Tribal Welfare of Karnataka. Shri Raman Chadha, Chief Executive officer, GAIL Gas along with Shri Anupam Mukhopadhyay, Chief Operating Officer, Shri Bhaskar Debnath, Chief Financial Officer, and Shri Vivek Wathodkar, Chief General Manager and Officer In Charge, GAIL Gas Limited, Bengaluru along with other officials of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Bajaj, Eicher etc were present at the occasion at Hotel Taj West End, Bengaluru.

The CNG Promotional Scheme is valid for any person or organization purchasing a new car, auto, taxi, LCV, HCV or converting their existing car, auto, Commercial taxi to CNG with effect from 10^th of September, 2021. This initiative aims to make this clean and cost-effective fuel alternative more accessible to customers and strengthen green mobility in Bengaluru. A prepaid CNG fuel card ranging from INR 14000 to INR 25,000 by GAIL Gas Limited, will be offered to CNG Customers, which can be utilized to fill free CNG at any of the CNG stations within Bengaluru. The card carries a validity of 120 to 180 days from the date of activation and will offer a daily limit of INR 150 to 300 depending upon the type of vehicle.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri B.Sriramulu, Hon’ble Minister of Transport Department and Tribal Welfare of Karnataka appreciated the efforts of GAIL Gas Limited in bringing the revolution in the transport system in Bengaluru.

Speaking on the initiative, Shri Raman Chadha, Chief Executive Officer, GAIL Gas Limited said, “ We are making all possible efforts in expanding the CNG network in Bengaluru and the CNG Promotional Scheme is one such attempt to encourage customers to opt for clean and green fuel in Bengaluru.”

GAIL Gas CNG Promotional Scheme will target private and commercial CNG vehicles purchased between 10th September-9th December 2021. The vehicle must be registered in any of the 16 RTOs within the Bengaluru region. Eligible beneficiaries will be required to submit requisite KYC documents, RC book, and customer undertaking to activate and avail the scheme. The details of the scheme are as under:

At present, GAIL Gas has already installed 49 CNG stations out of which 37 CNG stations are operational for the public in Bengaluru, and the remaining 12 CNG stations are expected to become operational by end of October-2021. GAIL Gas also has ambitious plans of adding a further 50 CNG Stations in the coming financial year which will take the total number of CNG Stations in the city to around 100, with the commissioning of CNG Stations Bengaluru will join the big league of CNG driven cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Indore, Agra, etc in promoting CNG as a clean and green fuel.

Vehicle manufacturing companies like Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Tata Motors Limited, Hyundai Motors India Limited, Bajaj Auto Limited, PIAGGIO Vehicles Private Limited, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, TVS Motor Company, Ashok Leyland, Eicher Motors Limited are offering company fitted CNG Vehicles through their dealers in Bengaluru city. Customers can directly approach the dealers to avail the benefits under the scheme. Customers can also convert their existing Auto, Car, or Taxi through retro fitment to avail themselves the benefits.

Why CNG?

CNG is a new age fuel that scores high as much on its green credentials as for its affordability. On the pollution front, CNG is the most benign of fossil fuels with the least carbon footprint of all. C02 emissions are lesser in CNG by about 27%, CO emissions by about 84%, NOx emissions by about 58%, and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions CNG by about 97%. While CO2, CO, and NOx adversely impact the environment, PM emissions are one of the leading causes of air pollution-related illnesses in big cities such as Bengaluru.

CNG is a new age fuel that scores high as much on its green credentials as for its affordability. On the pollution front, CNG is the most benign of fossil fuels with the least carbon footprint of all. C02 emissions are lesser in CNG by about 27%, CO emissions by about 84%, NOx emissions by about 58%, and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions CNG by about 97%. While CO2, CO, and NOx adversely impact the environment, PM emissions is one of the leading causes of air pollution-related illnesses in big cities such as Bengaluru.

On the affordability front, the running cost of a CNG Auto is about Rs. 1.18 /Km compared to Rs. 2.63/Km on Auto LPG, resulting in savings of about 55%. The running cost of a CNG Car is about Rs. 2.65/Km compared to Rs. 7.50/ Km in Petrol & Rs. 5.90/Km on Diesel, resulting in savings of about 65% & 55% respectively. In the case of CNG Light Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle & Buses the savings is around 44% compared to Diesel. CNG is therefore a cheaper and socially responsible alternative to conventional fuels.

About GAIL Gas

            GAIL Gas Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GAIL (India) Limited – A Government of India Undertaking, is authorized by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to implement City Gas Distribution Project in Bengaluru Urban and Rural district in the year 2015.

•           1600 Km of pipeline in the city,

•           Developed infrastructure for Domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) in 2.5 Lakh house holds.

•           Supplying PNG to more than 250 Commercial and industrial units.

•           52 CNG Stations (Including 3 inside BMTC Depot)

(Disclaimer: The following press release comes to you under an arrangement by Gail Gas.) 

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