New Delhi, April 16 -- The government is considering a significant increase in the blending of compressed biogas (CBG) in city gas distribution networks as it looks to address supply constraints arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict. Existing Targets for CBG Blending India currently mandates a 1 percent blending of CBG in piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) for FY26, with targets set to rise gradually to 3 percent, 4 percent and 5 percent over the next three financial years. However, policymakers are now evaluating a sharper increase in blending levels, potentially up to 20 percent in a phased manner, to reduce dependence on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) and strengthen domestic energy security. The ...