New Delhi, April 9 -- Anil Kumar Jain, Chairperson of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), on Thursday said there has been a significant shift in consumer preference towards piped natural gas (PNG), with adoption rising rapidly across the country.

In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Jain said that while compressed natural gas (CNG) continues to expand steadily across cities, PNG has witnessed a sharp increase in demand in recent months.

"In March, we connected more than 10,000 households per day, adding over 300,000 new connections. This is a record achievement," he said, adding that the surge in demand continues even now.

He noted that earlier, consumers preferred LPG due to its organised supply and reliability. ...