In Morbi, Gujarat, the ceramic industry is set to transition to piped natural gas (PNG) sourced from Oman and Angola by May 2026, following disruptions in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies due to ongoing conflicts in West Asia. Currently, 680 out of 792 ceramic units have signed contracts with Gujarat Gas Ltd (GGL) to ensure a stable gas supply. The shift comes after a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which affected LPG supplies, leading to the temporary shutdown of many units since mid-March. GGL has proactively sourced natural gas from non-Middle East markets at higher spot rates to maintain supply continuity. The company has also managed to reduce the effective price of natural gas for new customers from ₹93 per cubic metre to ₹77 per cubic metre. The ceramics industry now represents 50% of the total PNG demand, with expectations of increased industrial activity as gas consumption rises. GGL anticipates that PNG prices will stabilize in June, allowing for further purchases from the Morbi ceramics cluster. As industrial operations resume, the number of active gas consumers is projected to increase significantly, indicating a recovery in the region's manufacturing sector.