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.