China Natural Gas Announces Regional Price Adjustments for Pipeline Natural Gas and Vehicular Fuel

XI’AN, China, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — China Natural Gas, Inc. (“China
Natural Gas” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHNG), a leading provider of
compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular fuel and pipeline natural gas for
industrial, commercial and residential use in Xi’an, China, today announced
that sales prices of both pipeline natural gas in Shaanxi Province and
vehicular fuel in Xi’an have increased, according to a new notice from the
Shaanxi Provincial Price Bureau and the Xi’an Municipal Pricing Bureau. The
Shaanxi Provincial Price Bureau and Xi’an Municipal Pricing Bureau are
responsible for developing and implementing pricing policies within the
province and city, respectively.

According to the “Notice of Shaanxi Provincial Price Bureau on Adjusting
the Natural Gas Price Within the Province,” the sales price of pipeline
natural gas in Shaanxi Province will increase by RMB 0.23 (US $0.03) per cubic
meter to RMB 1.98 (US $0.30) per cubic meter for residential terminal use. The
sales prices for commercial and industrial use will increase by RMB 0.35 and
RMB 0.55 (US $0.05 and $0.08) per cubic meter, respectively. Additionally, the
sales price of CNG for vehicular fuel in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi
Province, was adjusted to the target ratio of 0.6:1 to the retail price of
grade 90 gasoline. The retail price of CNG increased by RMB 0.9 (US $0.14) per
cubic meter from RMB 2.65 (US $0.40) to RMB 3.55 (US $0.53) per cubic meter.
The adjusted prices took effect on October 20, 2010.

Mr. Qinan Ji, Chairman and CEO of China Natural Gas, commented, “These
pricing adjustments reflect the rapid development of the natural gas industry
and will strengthen the relative competitiveness of natural gas compared to
other energy sources, facilitating efficient resource allocation and market
supply and improving prospects for the industry. The Company sees these price
adjustments as a positive development, and we expect an increase in revenue
and gross profit as a result of these changes, which will further support our
expansion efforts throughout Shaanxi Province.”

About China Natural Gas, Inc.

China Natural Gas transports and sells natural gas to vehicular fueling
terminals, as well as commercial, industrial, and residential customers
through its distribution networks in China’s Shaanxi and Henan Provinces. The
Company owns approximately 120 km of high-pressure pipelines and operates 28
CNG fueling stations in Shaanxi Province and 12 CNG fueling stations in Henan
Province. China Natural Gas’ four primary business lines include: (1) the
distribution and sale of CNG through Company-owned CNG fueling stations for
hybrid (natural gas/gasoline) powered vehicles; (2) the installation,
distribution and sale of piped natural gas to residential, commercial and
industrial customers through Company-owned pipelines; (3) the distribution and
sale of gasoline through Company-owned CNG fueling stations for hybrid
(natural gas/gasoline) powered vehicles; and (4) the conversion of gasoline-
fueled vehicles to hybrid (natural gas/gasoline) powered vehicles through its
auto conversion division.

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place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the
date they are made. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their
entirety by this cautionary statement. The Company is not under any obligation
to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.

    For more information, please contact:

    China Natural Gas, Inc.
     Jacky Shi
     IR Director
     Tel:   +86-29-8832-3325 x922
     Cell:  +86-139-9287-9998
     Email: yjshi@naturalgaschina.com

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