Future of gas transporter traditional metering obligations post‑2025
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We are seeking views on our proposals for the future of regulated traditional gas metering obligations beyond 31 December 2025.
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
How to respond
Please email your response to smartmetering@ofgem.gov.uk by 11:59pm on 1 December 2025.
If you wish part or all of your response to be confidential, please clearly mark the confidential sections and provide a nonconfidential version where possible. We will publish nonconfidential responses on our website and handle personal data and disclosures in line with our standard consultation notice.
Consultation documents
[Consultation on the future of traditional gas metering obligations post-2025 [PDF, 349.94KB]
](https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-10/traditional-gas-metering-post-2025.pdf)