PNG Connection: What is it and How to Get it Amid LPG Shortage
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The ongoing war between Iran, the US, and Israel has disrupted the energy supply chain, affecting the West Asia region and India's cooking gas requirements. To address the crisis, the government has directed entities to speed up the conversion of PNG connections.
Individuals with a piped natural gas (PNG) connection will no longer be allowed to obtain a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connection or keep an additional LPG connection. The government has instructed city gas distribution entities to encourage households with PNG connections to begin using the service.
PNG is delivered directly to homes through an underground pipeline network, ensuring a continuous supply of gas. In contrast, LPG is stored in cylinders and supplied to homes through a distribution network.
To avail a PNG connection, consumers can apply through their City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies, submitting applications via email, customer portals, letters, or call centres. The total cost includes a refundable security deposit and installation charges, not exceeding ₹6,000 for a standard domestic connection.
Once a PNG connection is taken, consumers will no longer be given access to LPG connections. The government aims to expand PNG usage, reducing pressure on the LPG supply chain and diversifying cooking fuel options.
