Over 527,000 Piped Natural Gas Connections Established Amid LPG Shortage in India
Over 5.27 lakh PNG connections gasified since March amid LPG shortage
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Since March 2026, India has established around 527,000 piped natural gas (PNG) connections as part of a government initiative to address a severe LPG shortage caused by disruptions in West Asia. The government has also created infrastructure for an additional 260,000 connections and increased LPG allocations to 70% of pre-crisis levels.
- 01Over 527,000 PNG connections have been established since March 2026.
- 02Infrastructure for an additional 260,000 connections is underway.
- 03More than 42,000 consumers have surrendered their LPG connections.
- 04LPG shortages are linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
- 05Total commercial LPG allocation has increased to 70% of pre-crisis levels.
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In response to a significant shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) due to disruptions from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, India has successfully established around 527,000 piped natural gas (PNG) connections since March 2026. Sujata Sharma, joint secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), announced that infrastructure is being developed for an additional 260,000 connections. The LPG shortage has prompted over 42,000 consumers to surrender their LPG connections by April 23. With India sourcing approximately 90% of its LPG imports from West Asia, the government has increased total commercial LPG allocations to about 70% of pre-crisis levels. Additionally, state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have sold over 1.78 million 5 kg FTL cylinders since April 1, with more than 81,000 sold on April 23, primarily for migrant laborers.
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The shift to piped natural gas (PNG) is expected to alleviate the LPG shortage for many households, particularly benefiting those who have surrendered their LPG connections.
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