LPG supply to be cut off for households if they decline PNG switch despite availability

The central Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a new directive stating that cooking gas LPG supply to households will be discontinued if consumers do not switch to piped natural gas in locations where PNG connectivity is already available. The notification aims to accelerate India's transition to pipeline-based fuel, broaden energy sources and reduce the dependence on a single supply channel. The order comes as India faces disruptions in LPG availability due to the conflict in West Asia, which has impacted supply routes and damaged key liquefaction facilities. Due to this, the government is encouraging both residential and commercial users to adopt PNG, which is delivered continuously through pipelines and eliminates the need for booking refills.