Gas Transmission Tariff Methodology – Tariff Network Code Article 28 Consultation Gas Year 2026/27
Gas Transmission Tariff Methodology – Tariff Network Code Article 28 Consultation Gas Year 2026/27
Closeddate_range31 Mar, 2026, 10:00 - 5 May, 2026, 17:00
As part of the annual tariff setting process, the CRU is required under Article 28 of the European Tariff Network Code (TAR NC) to consult annually on certain elements feeding into the tariff setting process. The aspects that are consulted upon relate to transmission tariffs and are:
Levels of multipliers;
Levels of seasonal factors;
Levels of discounts for interruptible capacity products (i.e. Virtual Reverse Flow).
This paper is seeking comment on those factors. The CRU proposes maintaining the current profile of multiplier and seasonal factors for the 2026/27 gas year. However, from this year onwards, the CRU intends to undertake a more detailed review of the seasonal factors and multipliers and consider a future move towards a flatter profile and any other adjustments that may be warranted. This review will also consider whether the continued application of short‑term exit capacity products remains appropriate.
To support future consultations, as part of the annual Article 28 process, GNI shall report to the CRU on emerging trends related to these factors. GNI shall provide this information to the CRU in Q4 2026.
The CRU has initiated early coordination with the Utility Regulator (UR) to consider potential future adjustments and to explore options for maintaining appropriate alignment.
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7 submissions have raised observations relating to this consultation.
Questions
Q1. Do you agree with the CRU’s proposal to maintain the existing multiplier & seasonal factor profile?
Q2. Do you have views on the implications of moving in the future towards a flatter seasonal factor profile? Please provide a rationale for your answer.
Q3. Do you have any views on the potential removal of short-term capacity products at exit?
Q4. Do you have views on whether the combined multiplier and seasonal factors applied to Daily and Within Day Standard Capacity Products should be increased to the maximum levels permitted under the TAR NC?
Q5. Do you have views on whether there is a justification for setting these multipliers at levels above the maximums currently permitted by the TAR NC in duly justified cases?
Q6. Do you have any views on the CRU’s VRF A-factor proposals?
Q7. Do you have any analysis evidence or data that would support a change to the CRU’s VRF factors? Please provide any material that could assist the CRU in assessing the need for and potential direction of such changes.
Q8. Do you have any views on market developments outlined that may warrant changes to the seasonal factors multipliers or VRF A-factor?
Q9. Are there other factors that impact the evolving gas demand profile and the value of the multipliers and seasonal factors?
Q10. Do you have any views on the analysis and criteria to be used to assess any proposed change to the seasonal factors or multipliers or VRF A-factor?
Gas Transmission Tariff Methodology – Tariff Network Code Article 28 Consultation Gas Year 2026/27
As part of the annual tariff setting process, the CRU is required under Article 28 of the European Tariff Network Code (TAR NC) to consult annually on certain elements feeding into the tariff setting process. The aspects that are consulted upon relate to transmission tariffs and are:
This paper is seeking comment on those factors. The CRU proposes maintaining the current profile of multiplier and seasonal factors for the 2026/27 gas year. However, from this year onwards, the CRU intends to undertake a more detailed review of the seasonal factors and multipliers and consider a future move towards a flatter profile and any other adjustments that may be warranted. This review will also consider whether the continued application of short‑term exit capacity products remains appropriate.
To support future consultations, as part of the annual Article 28 process, GNI shall report to the CRU on emerging trends related to these factors. GNI shall provide this information to the CRU in Q4 2026.
The CRU has initiated early coordination with the Utility Regulator (UR) to consider potential future adjustments and to explore options for maintaining appropriate alignment.
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