The Gujarat government has announced that establishments like restaurants, hotels, schools, and social-religious groups situated in regions with city gas pipelines can now swiftly acquire new PNG (piped natural gas) connections upon request. This decision emerged from a high-level review meeting led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, focusing on the status of PNG and petroleum products in the state. Officials disclosed that institutions in areas with gas distribution networks can now access gas promptly for their needs.
Energy and Petrochemicals Minister Rushikesh Patel, along with Food and Civil Supplies Minister Raman Solanki, participated in the meeting where the current natural gas supply across the state was evaluated. It was observed that households receiving home-to-home pipeline gas already have sufficient PNG availability. Chief Secretary M.K. Das and other senior officials were also part of the discussions.
The state government, through Minister Solanki, dismissed opposition claims of a cooking gas shortage due to the West Asia conflict. Solanki confirmed a substantial stock of over four lakh LPG cylinders in the state, emphasizing readiness to address any arising challenges. Additionally, the government is actively monitoring regional developments to ensure a stable gas supply.
In response to concerns about black marketing and hoarding of LPG cylinders, Spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani warned of stringent legal actions against offenders. Vaghani urged citizens to stay vigilant against misinformation and assured decisive government measures against any exploitation attempts during this period of uncertainty.
