Draft gas distribution reporting and guidance (RIIO-GD3)
- Publication type:
- Consultation
- Publication date:
- Closing date:
- 25 August 2026
- Status:
- Open
- Topic:
- Energy network price controls
- Subtopic:
- RIIO-GD3: gas distribution price control 2026 to 2031
Related links
Proposed annual reporting framework for Gas Distribution sector for the RIIO-3 price control period.
Consultation description
We are consulting on updates for the RIIO‑GD3 period (2026 to 2031) to the:
- Regulatory instructions and guidance (RIGs)
- Regulatory reporting pack (RRP) data template
- RIGs: glossary
- NARM reporting pack
These explain how companies report cost, output and performance data to Ofgem.
The proposals aim to:
- improve the clarity, consistency and comparability of reporting
- align requirements with RIIO‑GD3 decisions
- support effective regulatory monitoring
Proposals have been informed by:
- RIIO-GD3 business plan template assessment
- data review
- stakeholder engagement
Who should respond
Gas distribution network companies.
How to respond
Please submit your views on the proposed modifications on or before close of business on 25 August 2026 by emailing RIIO3@ofgem.gov.uk.
Our normal practice is to publish non-confidential responses on our website. We prefer to receive responses in electronic format to aid with publication.
Note: some of the files attached below are not fully accessible. If you require an alternative format, please contact RIIO3@ofgem.gov.uk.