The Indian government is currently assessing households that hold both liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and piped natural gas (PNG) connections, following a March 14 order that prohibits consumers from maintaining both. This measure aims to encourage the use of PNG and reduce the pressure on LPG supplies, which have been significantly affected by the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Despite the order being in effect for over a month, only about 43,000 consumers have surrendered their LPG connections, indicating that the number of households with both connections may be much higher. The government plans to conduct a thorough assessment to determine the actual figures. The order, which amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2000, under the Essential Commodities Act, mandates that consumers with PNG connections must surrender their LPG connections. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce India's reliance on LPG imports, which currently stands at 60%, with 90% of these imports coming from West Asia. To facilitate this transition, the government has also implemented incentives for consumers to switch to PNG and has urged states to expedite the expansion of PNG networks. While LPG remains portable and widely used, PNG offers advantages such as constant supply and safety, as it disperses quickly in case of a leak. The government has increased domestic LPG production by 40% to meet the rising demand, ensuring that households continue to receive uninterrupted supplies.