India Seeks Faster PNG Adoption Amid LPG Supply Chain Disruptions

The Indian government has instructed states and Union Territories to appoint district-level nodal officers to speed up the transition from LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) to PNG (Piped Natural Gas), where the network is available.

This move follows disruptions to India's LPG supply chains during the West Asia crisis earlier this year, which prompted the government to prioritize domestic LPG supplies after imports were affected.

Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal said in a letter to state chief secretaries that district-level administrative support is essential for coordinating between city gas distribution (CGD) entities, oil marketing companies (OMCs), and consumers.