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NTS Entry Commodity (Gas)
Current rates, who sets them, and where they are forecast to go.
What NTS Entry Commodity (Gas)is, who sets the rate, what the revenue funds, and where it's heading. Sourced daily from the Purely Energy non-commodity cost data hub.
NTS Entry Commodity (Gas): what it is, who charges it, and what it pays for
What it is
The NTS Entry Commodity (Gas) charge in plain English
Charge for gas leaving the NTS at exit points to enter local distribution networks. Varies by exit zone in theory, but broker-level calcs use a national average.
Introduced 1996 (gas market liberalisation).
Who charges it
The body that sets the rate
National Gas Transmission (RIIO-GT2)
Unit
p/kWh
Applies to
UK business gas
What it pays for
Where the revenue ends up
NTS exit infrastructure, pressure reduction stations connecting to GDN networks
Published rate history
| Financial year | Rate | YoY change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 0.00950p/kWh | - | published |
| FY2021 | 0.0100p/kWh | +5.3% | published |
| FY2022 | 0.0105p/kWh | +5.0% | published |
| FY2023 | 0.0112p/kWh | +6.7% | published |
| FY2024 | 0.0118p/kWh | +5.4% | published |
Forecast trajectory
AI-assisted forecasts from our deep-research pipeline. P10, P50 and P90 are the 10th, 50th and 90th percentile outcomes; P50 is the central estimate.
| Year | P10 | P50 | P90 | Confidence | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 0.0122 | - | - | |
| 2026-27 | 0.0180 | 0.0192 | 0.0205 | high | RIIO-GT3 draft determinations provide regulatory clarity for allowed revenues and charging methodology changes. |
| 2026 | - | 0.0124 | - | - | |
| 2027-28 | 0.0195 | 0.0215 | 0.0240 | high | Gas demand decline patterns well-established, regulatory framework stable under RIIO-GT3. |
| 2027 | - | 0.0127 | - | - | |
| 2028-29 | 0.0225 | 0.0254 | 0.0290 | med | Heat pump deployment and industrial decarbonisation policies create demand uncertainty. |
| 2028 | - | 0.0129 | - | - | |
| 2029-30 | 0.0250 | 0.0296 | 0.0350 | med | Compound effects of volume decline and potential network investment requirements increase uncertainty. |
| 2029 | - | 0.0132 | - | - | |
| 2030-31 | 0.0240 | 0.0348 | 0.0430 | med | End of RIIO-GT3 period with significant regulatory and demand uncertainties for following period. |
| 2030 | - | 0.0135 | - | - | |
| 2031-32 | 0.0250 | 0.0351 | 0.0450 | low | No regulatory determinations beyond RIIO-GT3, hydrogen network development uncertainty. |
| 2031 | - | 0.0138 | - | - | |
| 2032-33 | 0.0240 | 0.0355 | 0.0470 | low | Fundamental uncertainty about network utilisation and hydrogen blending impacts. |
| 2032 | - | 0.0140 | - | - | |
| 2033-34 | 0.0220 | 0.0320 | 0.0450 | low | Weak consensus across analytical runs, potential for alternative cost recovery mechanisms. |
| 2033 | - | 0.0143 | - | - | |
| 2034-35 | 0.0200 | 0.0294 | 0.0420 | low | Speculative estimate due to unknown regulatory frameworks and potential network access arrangements. |
| 2034 | - | 0.0146 | - | - |
NTS Entry Commodity (Gas) FAQs
What is the NTS Entry Commodity (Gas) charge?
Charge for gas leaving the NTS at exit points to enter local distribution networks. Varies by exit zone in theory, but broker-level calcs use a national average.
Who sets the NTS Entry Commodity (Gas) rate?
The NTS Entry Commodity (Gas) rate is set by National Gas Transmission (RIIO-GT2).
What does NTS Entry Commodity (Gas) pay for?
NTS Entry Commodity (Gas) revenue supports NTS exit infrastructure, pressure reduction stations connecting to GDN networks.
What is the current NTS Entry Commodity (Gas) rate?
For financial year 2024, the published NTS Entry Commodity (Gas) rate is 0.0118 p/kWh.
What is the NTS Entry Commodity (Gas) forecast?
Our latest forecast for 2025 is 0.0122 p/kWh.
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Rate data sourced from the Purely Energy non-commodity cost data hub (dh.purelyenergy.co.uk). Published rates come from statutory publications by the body listed above. Forecasts are AI-generated from published guidance and market trends; treat P50 as a central estimate and reference P10/P90 for sensitivity.