LPG to be phased out in areas with PNG supply
Big update: If your home already has piped natural gas (PNG), you will need to switch over from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders after a three-month notice period following notification that PNG is available to your address unless a technical-infeasibility exemption is issued.
The government is making this move to ease LPG shortages linked to supply issues in West Asia.
If you do not make the switch, and cannot show a valid reason why PNG is not possible, your LPG supply will be stopped.
Transitioning to PNG
To make this transition smoother, officials are speeding up pipeline approvals so more areas get PNG faster.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board will monitor progress, and companies that drag their feet could lose special rights.
Overall, the goal is to strengthen India's energy security and offer more reliable fuel options as global supplies stay unpredictable.