Review Workspace — TRF-2026-047
Titas Gas T&D Co. Ltd. — Gas Distribution Tariff — Assigned to Syeda Sultana Razia
Rate Comparison Analysis
Under Review
Current Rate
4,250
BDT / MMBTU
Proposed Rate
4,750
BDT / MMBTU
Change
+11.8%
+BDT 500 / MMBTU
Industry Benchmarks
PT PGN (Proposed)
BDT 4,750/MMBTU
ASEAN Average
BDT 4,620/MMBTU
PT PGN (Current)
BDT 4,250/MMBTU
National Average
BDT 4,100/MMBTU
Pertamina Gas
BDT 3,900/MMBTU
Regulatory Ceiling
BDT 5,000 cap
💡 The proposed rate of BDT 4,750/MMBTU exceeds the national average by 15.9% but remains within regulatory ceiling. ASEAN benchmark supports the adjustment as comparable markets average BDT 4,620/MMBTU.
Revenue Requirement Verification
| Cost Component | Submitted | Verified | Variance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Costs | ||||
| Gas Procurement | 34,200 | 33,850 | -1.0% | ✓ Verified |
| Operations & Maintenance | 4,100 | 4,100 | 0.0% | ✓ Verified |
| Employee Costs | 2,380 | 2,380 | 0.0% | ✓ Verified |
| Depreciation | 6,200 | 5,900 | -4.8% | ⚠ Queried |
| Return on Assets | 4,400 | 4,400 | 0.0% | ✓ Verified |
| Total Revenue Req. | 51,280 | 50,630 | -1.3% | ✓ Acceptable |
| Implied Rate | BDT 4,750 | BDT 4,698 | -1.1% | ✓ Within range |
Review Checklist
9 / 12 complete
Technical
Cost of service methodology verified
COS study uses approved BERC methodology v2.4
Volume and load data confirmed
2025 actual data cross-checked with BPS
Technical parameters within regulatory norms
All 10 parameters verified
Depreciation schedule validated
Queried — awaiting revised schedule from PGN
Financial
Revenue requirement calculation correct
Variance within ±2% threshold
Return on equity within regulatory cap (10%)
Proposed ROE 8.2% — compliant
Audited financials verified
3 years submitted and cross-checked
Legal & Compliance
Application form complete and signed
Board resolution valid and notarized
No pending regulatory violations
Compliance check pending
Consumer Protection
Consumer impact analysis reviewed
Average household impact: +BDT 45,000/month
Affordability safeguards proposed
Low-income tariff tier to be assessed
Reviewer Notes
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