Future of gas transporter traditional metering obligations post‑2025

Future of gas transporter traditional metering obligations post‑2025 | Ofgem Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. BETA This site is currently in BETA. Help us improve by giving us your feedback . Close alert: Future of gas transporter traditional metering obligations post‑2025 Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 3 November 2025 Last updated: 10 December 2025 Closed date: 2 December 2025 Status: Closed (with decision) Topic: Gas distribution, Gas supply, Gas transmission, Metering Show all updates Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn We asked for views on our proposals for the future of regulated traditional gas metering obligations beyond 31 December 2025. Details of outcome We received six responses; all responses broadly supported our proposals to end the traditional gas metering obligations within the gas transporter licence. These were made up of four Gas Distribution Networks, National Gas Transmission and one energy supplier. We have carefully considered the feedback received and potential impacts of the removal of these obligations. Based on this, we will allow the licence obligations due to expire on 31 December 2025 to end on this date and a new voluntary agreement to take their place for 12 months. This will ensure a smooth transition following the expiry of the licence conditions. Read the full outcome Decision on the future of traditional gas metering obligations [PDF, 133.99KB] Cadent Response on the future of traditional gas metering [PDF, 128.98KB] EDF Response on the future of traditional gas metering [PDF, 767.37KB] NGN Response on the future of traditional gas metering [PDF, 207.94KB] NGT Response on the future of traditional gas metering [PDF, 82.95KB] SGN Response on the future of traditional gas metering [PDF, 192.34KB] WWU Response on the future of traditional gas metering-2025.pdf [PDF, 316.93KB] Original consultation Consultation description This proposal sets out a clear path through the end of the traditional metering obligations currently placed upon Gas Distribution Networks and National Gas Transmission. Our preferred approach is to move to a voluntary market arrangement from January 2026, allowing Gas Distribution Networks and National Gas Transmission to deliver services commercially while maintaining key consumer protections. This consultation covers: proposed licence changes and removal of sunset obligations service standards and pricing principles under our proposed voluntary agreements post-2025 Consultation stages Stage 1 - Consultation open: 3 November 2025 Stage 2 - Consultation closes (awaiting decision). Deadline for responses: 1 December 2025 Stage 3 - Responses reviewed and published: December 2025 Stage 4 - Consultation outcome: December 2025 Who should respond Supply licensees Gas transporter licensees Consumer groups Consultation documents Consultation on the future of traditional gas metering obligations post-2025 [PDF, 349.94KB] Print this page Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn All updates 10 December 2025 decision of consultation and non-confidential responses added. Close