39,000 LPG Users Shift To PNG As Govt Pushes Clean Fuel

New Delhi, April 19: In a push towards cleaner and more stable energy sources, the government on Sunday said over 39,000 consumers have surrendered their LPG connections and transitioned to piped natural gas (PNG) via the MYPNGD.in platform.

The shift is part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on LPG and strengthen long-term energy security. The Centre, through the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has been working closely with states and Union Territories under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and the LPG Control Order, 2000 to monitor supply and curb malpractices such as hoarding and black marketing.

States have been tasked with ensuring uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG, supported by regular coordination meetings and high-level reviews. Authorities have also been directed to issue daily briefings, counter misinformation, and intensify enforcement in collaboration with oil marketing companies.

As part of these efforts, over 2,400 raids were conducted nationwide on April 18 to check illegal practices. Public sector oil firms have penalised 264 LPG distributors and suspended 67 distributorships for violations, reinforcing compliance across the supply chain.

Parallelly, the government is accelerating the rollout of city gas distribution (CGD) networks to boost PNG adoption. Since March 2026, over 4.85 lakh PNG connections have been activated, with more than 5.43 lakh new users registering for connections.

City gas companies such as Indraprastha Gas Limited, Mahanagar Gas Limited, GAIL Gas Limited, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited are offering incentives to accelerate adoption among domestic and commercial consumers.

To further drive the transition, the Centre has linked additional commercial LPG allocations to states’ progress in PNG expansion, with 22 states and Union Territories already benefiting from this reform-led approach. Fast-track approvals for CGD infrastructure are also being implemented under a three-month accelerated framework introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

On the supply side, the government has ensured uninterrupted natural gas availability, maintaining 100% supply for domestic PNG and CNG transport. Allocation to fertiliser plants has been increased to around 95% of average consumption, while supply to other industrial and commercial sectors has been scaled up to nearly 80%.

The measures reflect a coordinated push to diversify India’s energy mix, enhance supply resilience, and promote cleaner fuel adoption across sectors.