‘Big thanks’: Centre’s PNG push gets boost as 6000 consumers give up LPG for piped natural gas

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New Delhi: The war between the United States-Israel alliance and Iran has affected the global gas supply. Amid such a scenario, 6,000 users of piped natural gas (PNG) have surrendered their Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections till Saturday.

More consumer opt for PNG

Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said on X, “6000 PNG consumers surrendered their LPG till yesterday! A big thanks to them!!” He added, “Join this strong bold group of DoGood citizens who have come forward to give up LPG to help those to get LPG who don’t have PNG. Give up yours today.”

Union Ministry gives big relief

In the gas sector, households and transport sector have been given the priority, with full allocation to piped natural gas (PNG) and CNG. In a big sigh of relief, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, announced that in addition to the existing 50% allocation (done earlier), an additional 20% is now proposed, that would bring the total commercial LPG allocation to 70% of the pre-crisis level of the packed non-domestic LPG. According to reports, over 2,90,000 new PNG connections were added in March with companies offering incentives to promote PNG adoption as geopolitical situation affect LPG supplies.

Centre stops hoarding, black marketing

The government has intensified its crackdown on hoarding and black marketing, ensuring that citizens face no hurdle. In recent days, officials have conducted around 2,900 raids and seized nearly 1,000 cylinders. Also, the Centre has increased kerosene allocations to states.

The government reportedly plans to stop LPG cylinder supply after three months to households having access to the former but have not opted for a connection. Households where supplying PNG is not technically feasible will be exempted if an authorised entity issues a no-objection certificate.