India's Gas Dilemma: Will PNG Replace LPG Amid Shortages & War?

• India faces a choice between Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupt LPG supplies.
• The government has legally prioritized PNG for homes, redirecting natural gas from industries under the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026.
• India imports nearly 60% of its LPG, with 90% of imports typically transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, making it vulnerable to disruptions.
• Unlike LPG, PNG supplies in major cities have remained largely uninterrupted due to its continuous pipeline network, contrasting with LPG's logistics-heavy distribution.
• Despite PNG's resilience, it serves only 1.36 crore households compared to 33.2 crore LPG connections, though major expansion plans are underway.