New Delhi, April 2 -- The government is taking several measures to reduce India's dependence on imported Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and enhance energy security in the medium to long term, including prioritising piped natural gas (PNG) and renewable energy development such as solar, wind, bioenergy and green hydrogen, minister of state for environment Suresh Gopi informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

He said that India imports about 60% of its LPG needs, with nearly 90% of supplies transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, making the country vulnerable to disruptions.

As part of immediate measures, the government has directed refineries to channel key hydrocarbon streams exclusively toward LPG production, boosting domestic output by 40%....