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From your own PNG consumption and provider's rate
Estimated bill
₹725.00
- Volumetric charge
- ₹675.00
- Fixed charge
- ₹50.00
Understanding SCM units
A Standard Cubic Metre (SCM) is the billing unit for piped natural gas — roughly one day of standard cooking (two meals) for an average family on a typical domestic burner. It is a useful mental benchmark, not an exact conversion: actual usage varies with household size, cooking style and burner efficiency.
Why your bill might cover more than one month
Many CGDs, including some of Megha Gas's service areas, bill bi-monthly rather than monthly — check your own bill for the exact period it covers. If yours is bi-monthly, the SCM figure and total represent that whole ~60-day period, not a single month. Don't compare it directly against one LPG cylinder's cost without accounting for the longer period.
PNG vs LPG cylinder — which costs less for you?
A real numeric comparison using your own PNG rate and local LPG cylinder price — not a guess.
PNG cost
₹725.00
Equivalent LPG cost
₹714.82
≈ 0.79 cylinders
LPG is cheaper here by about ₹10.18 per cycle.
Uses a commonly cited ~1.33 SCM-per-kg calorific equivalence to translate your PNG usage into an equivalent LPG weight — a planning approximation, not a precise thermodynamic conversion. Want to size your actual LPG usage instead? Try our LPG cylinder usage calculator.
PNG vs LPG safety
Both are safe when installed and maintained correctly. Piped natural gas is lighter than air and disperses upward in a leak; LPG is heavier than air and can pool near the floor — a factual difference in leak behavior, not a claim that either is broadly unsafe. Follow standard practice regardless: get connections checked periodically, ensure adequate kitchen ventilation, and contact your provider immediately if you smell gas.
Why your bill might spike in winter
Colder months bring more stovetop cooking time and, in homes with one, more use of a gas geyser for hot water — both add SCM consumption. A 10-15% seasonal increase over your summer baseline is common on its own and doesn't necessarily mean a leak or meter issue.
How to submit your meter reading
If Megha Gas's meter reader can't access your property, most CGDs let you submit a self-reading: photograph the meter's black digit display clearly, then upload it through your provider's customer app or website — look for a “submit meter reading” or “self reading” option. Keep the previous cycle's reading handy too, in case it's needed to confirm consumption.
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Frequently asked questions
Does DesiMetrics know Megha Gas's exact current PNG rate?
No — city gas distribution tariffs change periodically and aren't centrally published in a form we can verify and keep current. Enter your own rate from your last Megha Gas bill for an accurate result.
Where do I find my Megha Gas PNG rate?
Check your last gas bill — it shows consumption in SCM (standard cubic metres) and the rate applied, or check Megha Gas's official website or customer portal for the current published tariff.
What is SCM, and how much cooking does it represent?
Standard cubic metre — the standard billing unit for piped natural gas (PNG) in India, used by all city gas distribution companies. As a rough benchmark, 1 SCM is roughly one day of standard cooking (two meals) for an average family on a typical domestic burner — a useful mental reference, not an exact conversion.
Why might my Megha Gas bill cover more than one month?
Many CGDs bill bi-monthly rather than monthly — check your own bill for the billing period it covers. If yours is bi-monthly, don't compare the total directly against a single month's LPG cost; divide by two for a fair monthly-equivalent comparison.
Is PNG cheaper than LPG cylinders?
It depends on your own rate and local LPG price — use the PNG vs LPG comparison below with your real numbers rather than assuming either is always cheaper.
Why does my gas bill increase in winter?
Colder months bring more stovetop cooking time and, in homes that have one, more use of a gas geyser for hot water — both add SCM consumption. A 10-15% seasonal bump over your summer baseline is common and not necessarily a sign of a leak or meter fault.
How do I submit my Megha Gas meter reading if the reader can't access my meter?
Most CGDs let you photograph the meter's black digit display and submit it via their customer app or website self-reading option when the meter reader can't access your property — check Megha Gas's app for a "submit reading" or "self meter reading" feature.
Is PNG safer than LPG cylinders?
Both are safe when installed and maintained correctly. Piped natural gas is lighter than air and disperses upward in a leak, while LPG is heavier than air and can pool near the floor — a factual difference in leak behavior, not a claim that one is broadly unsafe. Follow standard safety practice either way: regular leak checks, proper ventilation, and prompt professional attention to any gas smell.
What is the fixed charge on my PNG bill for?
It covers the CGD's cost of maintaining the pipeline connection, meter and billing infrastructure to your home — charged regardless of how much gas you actually use that cycle, similar to an electricity connection's fixed/demand charge.