New Delhi, March 17 -- Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and rising concerns over energy supply, India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has outlined a series of measures to accelerate the adoption of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and expand city gas infrastructure across the country.

As part of the push, the government has encouraged consumers, particularly commercial LPG users in major cities and urban areas, to switch to PNG.

City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies have also been advised to proactively approach potential customers and facilitate connections through multiple channels, including email, customer portals, letters, and call centres.

The ministry noted that several CGD entities are offering incentives to boost PNG adoption...