Govt mandates switch to piped gas: Centre orders transition to PNG wherever available

What Happened

Households in areas with available piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure must switch from LPG within three months or face supply cessation.

Why It Matters

This new policy, aimed at enhancing energy security and diversifying fuel sources amidst global disruptions, streamlines pipeline approvals and encourages a transition to PNG for continuous supply.

Key Details

  • Exceptions exist for technically infeasible connections.

Background Context

Households in areas with available piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure must switch from LPG within three months or face supply cessation. This new policy, aimed at enhancing energy security and diversifying fuel sources amidst global disruptions, streamlines pipeline approvals and encourages a transition to PNG for continuous supply. Exceptions exist for technically infeasible connections.

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Source: Times of IndiaOriginal Link

Source: Times of India

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