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Arun Kumar Singh Appointed as Chairman of PNGRB.

Appointments | Dated: 13 Dec 2025

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Arun Kumar Singh as the Chairman of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). He is the former Chairman of ONGC. His appointment is for a period of three years or until the age of 65 years.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He succeeds Anil Kumar Jain, who demitted office recently.
  • PNGRB is the statutory body regulating the refining, processing, storage, transportation, and distribution of petroleum products.
  • His priority involves expanding the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network to cover 100% of India's population.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Arun Kumar Singh.
  • Role: Chairman, PNGRB.
  • Goal: Expand City Gas Distribution.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)?

Correct Answer: Arun Kumar Singh

🚀 Quick Recap:

About PNGRB

  • HQ – New Delhi
  • Act – PNGRB Act, 2006