Mandatory PNG Connection: LPG Discontinued if Not Switched in 3 Months

• Central government mandates PNG connection where available; LPG supply to be discontinued after three months if not switched.
• Exemptions for technical reasons require a No-Objection Certificate; new order aims to expand pipeline network and reduce reliance on single fuel.
• PNG network expanding in Telangana (Rangareddy, Nalgonda, Khammam, Warangal, Mahabubnagar) and Andhra Pradesh (Krishna, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Godavari region, Nellore, Chittoor, Anantapur, Kadapa).
• Benefits of PNG include continuous 24/7 supply, no cylinder booking, space-saving, enhanced safety (lighter than air), cost-effectiveness (40% cheaper), and lower pollution.
• Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board to oversee implementation, resolve disputes, and ensure quick last-mile connections within 48 hours.