The current pricing mechanism is struggling to meet established goals. To increase the consumption share of natural gas and achieve target production, it is necessary to continue accelerating the market reform of natural gas. Strengthen regulatory efforts, break up industry monopolies, reduce distribution costs in the gas supply chain, and lower the cost of gas usage for downstream customers. Moreover, from a downstream market perspective, the supply gap in the natural gas market during winter has significantly narrowed in recent years, but tight situations for peak demand in winter still exist in some regions, reflecting that the government still needs to enhance the infrastructure for natural gas, with the construction of storage and peak-shaving facilities being particularly crucial. Zhechuang Information Analyst Qi Jing commented.

In addition, it is essential to promptly sort out the current price levels and fee structures across various domestic stages, establish reasonable fee policies, streamline the pricing system, and gradually complete the natural gas market reform.