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Amidst the increasing geopolitical tensions at the global level and increasing concerns about energy supply, the Central Government has made major policy changes in the oil and gas sector. The government has decided to rationalize royalty rates and the process of their calculation for crude oil, natural gas and casing head condensate.
Giving information about this decision through a social media post, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that this step will usher in a new era for India’s upstream sector. According to him, this will end long standing policy discrepancies and promote investment in the oil and gas sector.
The Union Minister said that after the amendments made in the ORD Act and PNG Rules in 2025, the royalty system has also been made more simple, transparent and uniform. This will eliminate the differences existing in different contracts and policies and will make it easier for companies to work under clear rules. The government says that the new system will provide a stable and predictable business environment to investors. This will increase the confidence of domestic and foreign companies and investment in exploration and production of oil and gas in India can accelerate.
The Government of India has rationalized royalty rates & methodologies for Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Casing Head Condensate.
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted, “This landmark decision will be a major step towards regulatory clarity. pic.twitter.com/Uh0eqNyHhl
— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2026
What is its meaning?
If you understand in simple words, now the rules regarding how much oil and gas extracting companies will have to pay to the government and how it will be calculated will be more clear and simple than before. This will reduce policy related uncertainty for companies. The Union Minister called it a big step towards modernizing India’s energy sector. He said that the government wants to implement a uniform and competitive system instead of complex rules, which is in line with global standards.
The decision came after PM’s appeal
This decision has come at a time when instability in the global energy market is increasing due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the countrymen to save fuel and adopt energy-efficient habits.
The Prime Minister has advised to adopt measures like public transport, clean energy and if necessary, work from home and virtual meetings, so that the consumption of petrol and diesel can be reduced. The government believes that the new royalty system will play an important role in increasing domestic production and strengthening the energy security of the country.
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