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Piped Gas vs. LPG vs. LNG: Understanding India's Fuel Sources Amid Global Crisis

Piped Gas vs. LPG vs. LNG: Understanding India's Fuel Sources Amid Global Crisis

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CNBC Awaaz•10-03-2026, 17:32

Piped Gas vs. LPG vs. LNG: Understanding India's Fuel Sources Amid Global Crisis

•Global gas supply crunch due to Iran war impacts India; hotels and restaurants closing as prices soar.
•PNG (Piped Natural Gas) is 95% methane, piped directly to homes (Delhi, Mumbai), considered safest and cheapest for domestic use.
•LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is a propane-butane mix in 14.2 kg cylinders, with over 320 million connections, largely imported from the Middle East.
•LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) is natural gas cooled to -162°C, used in industry and power plants, imported from Qatar, USA, and Australia.
•Key suppliers: PNG by GAIL, Indraprastha Gas; LPG by Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum; LNG via Petronet LNG and Shell terminals.

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