Fuels account for 35 per cent of the production expense of ceramic companies in Saurashtra. Ceramic firms in this area get natural gas from private firms at Rs 23 a kg.
Companies in Kadi, Kalol and Ankleswar get natural gas through pipeline at Rs 4 a kg. Firms in Saurashtra are buying natural gas from private parties owing to non-availability of pipeline gas. This is inflating their fuel cost.
