India's PNG Grid: Is Piped Gas Accessible in Your City?
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India Pushes PNG Grid Expansion Amid Energy Crisis, LPG Supply Shift
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News18•26-03-2026, 14:53
India Pushes PNG Grid Expansion Amid Energy Crisis, LPG Supply Shift
•India is accelerating its Piped Natural Gas (PNG) network expansion due to global energy disruptions and LPG import bottlenecks.
•New Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas order mandates LPG discontinuation within three months in areas with existing PNG infrastructure if consumers don't switch.
•The policy aims to reallocate LPG to areas without pipeline connectivity and diversify fuel sources, reducing reliance on import-sensitive LPG.
•The Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Order, 2026, streamlines approvals, caps charges, and sets strict timelines for PNG rollout.
•India's City Gas Distribution (CGD) network now covers 784 districts across 307 geographical areas, with rapid expansion targeting Tier-2, Tier-3 cities, and previously unconnected regions.