Dehradun, April 5 -- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) are both widely used clean cooking fuels in India, yet they differ fundamentally in their mode of delivery and user experience. LPG is stored in cylinders and supplied through a distribution network that requires periodic booking, delivery, and handling. PNG, by contrast, is delivered directly to households through underground pipelines, ensuring a continuous and metered supply. This distinction-between a stored fuel and an on-demand utility is increasingly shaping the future of urban energy consumption in India.
Across urban India, a clear transition is underway. Wherever PNG becomes available, households are gradually moving away from LPG. The reasons are stra...