Consumers who have transitioned to piped natural gas (PNG) can now easily surrender their LPG connection from home without the need to visit a dealership. This can be done using their registered mobile number or LPG ID, as highlighted by Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary Neeraj Mittal. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has introduced a new digital platform called MyPNG-D Portal to facilitate the online surrender of LPG connections for PNG users.
Mittal emphasized that individuals who have already made the switch to PNG no longer have to physically go to LPG dealerships to surrender their connections. The entire process can now be conveniently completed from the comfort of their homes using either a registered mobile number or LPG ID. This initiative aims to simplify the surrender process and encourage more consumers to voluntarily give up their LPG connections, which can then be reallocated to households still reliant on traditional fuel sources.
The move is part of a broader strategy to enhance access to cleaner cooking fuel and ensure a more equitable distribution of LPG connections, particularly for those who continue to depend on conventional fuel sources. Mittal noted that 1,797 consumers have already surrendered their LPG connections within a day of the portal’s launch. He expressed gratitude to these individuals for their proactive participation and urged more people to step forward and support the initiative.
