Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- In a significant shift in India's domestic energy policy, the Centre on Tuesday asked households to opt for piped natural gas (PNG) wherever available, warning that continued access to LPG cylinders may not be guaranteed in such areas.

The order issued on March 24 states that LPG supply shall cease after three months if a household does not opt for PNG despite availability.

The move comes amid growing concerns over liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply constraints, driven largely by global disruptions. Officials have indicated that consumers who already have PNG connections may soon be required to surrender their LPG connections.

Oil marketing companies have been advised to restrict LPG supply to households that...