India to switch from LPG to PNG to save gas
NewsBytes | March 25, 2026 3:39 AM CST
What is the current status of the transition?
Even though India has about 1.6 crore PNG household connections, of which only around 1 crore are active, things like high fees, land hassles, and slow approvals have slowed progress.
Now, the government wants states to charge similar fees everywhere and promises quicker pipeline approvals: no more waiting months; it should take between 10 and 60 days.
All this is about making sure India's energy supply stays steady, even when times get tough globally.
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