Mumbai: Food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal said on Saturday that LPG supplies may dry up in the next three months in the backdrop of the US-Iran war and there should be an increased focus on switching to piped natural gas (PNG).“We have had a discussion in Delhi with the food and civil supplies minister and petroleum minister. PNG is cheaper and should be used as much as possible. According to their circular, it’s possible that LPG supplies will stop in the next three months. By then, people should apply for PNG connections where it is possible,” said Bhujbal.He said in urban areas, where piped gas is available in municipal areas, it should be made mandatory. “In municipalities where PNG is available, it should be made mandatory for the occupation certificate. Like water supply connections are required before occupation certificates are given,” said Bhujbal. He also said permissions should be speeded up for laying new PNG lines. “Permissions are required from an adjoining building which has a PNG connection. They often resist this because they fear their own supply will reduce. Such permissions should be done away with,” he said.
