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India accelerates PNG rollout with 5 lakh new connections amid LPG supply stress
India
Published on 24 April 2026
Why households are rushing to switch from LPG
India is dramatically expanding piped natural gas (PNG) adoption, adding over 5 lakh new connections as disruptions strain cooking gas supplies. The government and utilities are pushing households and industries to shift from LPG to PNG for convenience, while LPG availability is managed in parallel. New pipeline installations are being fast-tracked to sustain the rollout.
- India added over 5 lakh new PNG connections recently
- The push comes as LPG cooking gas supplies face disruptions
- Households and industries are being encouraged to switch to PNG
- Pipeline installation timelines are being accelerated
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