LPG Crisis: Bihar Cities Shift to PNG Amid Shortages; Costs & Benefits Revealed

• India faces LPG shortage due to US-Israel-Iran war disrupting supplies via Strait of Hormuz, impacting commercial and domestic users.
• Restaurants, commercial kitchens, and office canteens are curtailing operations; black marketing and long queues reported in Bihar.
• Piped Natural Gas (PNG) offers a continuous, shortage-free alternative; available in Patna, Siwan, Hajipur, Darbhanga, Motihari, Begusarai, Purnia, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Samastipur.
• PNG connection costs Rs 6,000-7,600 initially (non-refundable charge, security deposit, stove conversion); saves Rs 300-400 monthly, recovering investment in 2-3 years.
• Benefits include 24-hour supply, enhanced safety, reduced pollution, and cleaner indoor air; apply online with ID, address, and ownership proofs.