Centre directs CGDs to prioritise PNG connections, hikes commercial LPG amid West Asia tensions
Amid escalating supply stress linked to the conflict in Gaza and broader regional instability on March 21-20. The Government of India has ordered city gas distribution (CGD) companies across key sectors including Punjab Haryana Delhi NCR UP Bihar MP Rajasthan Gujarat Maharashtra Tamil Nadu Telangana Andhra Pradesh Karnataka Kerala West Bengal Odisha Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Madhya Pradesh to prioritise PNG connections and increase commercial LPG allocations.
Key Points
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1The Government of India is directing all ministries to assess demand potential across government canteens for piped natural gas (PNG) expansion.
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2City Gas Distribution companies have been ordered by PESO and the Centre to prioritize PNG connections specifically for commercial establishments due to West Asia tensions affecting energy flows. Commercial LPG allocations are also being increased, while CGD project clearances will be expedited amid global uncertainties impacting fuel availability.
Developments
Perspectives
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— [Multiple Sources]The government is accelerating city gas distribution projects through PESO's directive that applications be processed within 10 days while increasing allocations from domestic LPG supply up by a further ten percent. Commercial entities have lifted approximately 25,439 tonnes of commercial-grade liquefied petroleum (LPG) over the past eight months to support sectors such as restaurants and hospitals amidst geopolitical challenges