Lucknow, Nov. 7 -- Thousands of households in Lucknow's high-rise residential complexes may soon have to switch from LPG cylinders to piped natural gas (PNG), with the Centre moving towards making PNG adoption mandatory in areas where pipeline infrastructure is already available.

Under the proposed mechanism, residents in identified PNG-covered areas will be served a three-month notice to obtain PNG connections, after which LPG cylinder supplies will be discontinued.

Green Gas Limited (GGL) has identified around 40,000 potential household connections in more than 200 high-rise residential complexes in Lucknow and aims to complete their conversion by March 2027.

The proposed move signals a significant change in the government's approach...