India Accelerates PNG Rollout: 2.7 Lakh New Connections in March Amid Supply Disruptions

• India added over 3.1 lakh new piped natural gas (PNG) connections in March, with another 2.7 lakh new connections issued.
• The government is pushing for greater PNG adoption due to West Asia war disrupting LPG supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.
• PNG is considered more convenient than LPG cylinders, with half of India's natural gas requirement produced locally.
• The government prioritizes PNG rollout to households, commercial establishments, and institutions, extending the drive to end-June.
• Authorities are intensifying enforcement against hoarding and black marketing, with additional kerosene supplies allocated to states.