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Bihar's PNG Availability Amidst LPG Shortage: Connection Costs & Benefits Explored
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LPG Crisis: Bihar Cities Shift to PNG Amid Shortages; Costs & Benefits Revealed
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News18
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15-03-2026, 07:15
LPG Crisis: Bihar Cities Shift to PNG Amid Shortages; Costs & Benefits Revealed
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India faces LPG shortage due to US-Israel-Iran war disrupting supplies via Strait of Hormuz, impacting commercial and domestic users.
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Restaurants, commercial kitchens, and office canteens are curtailing operations; black marketing and long queues reported in Bihar.
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Piped Natural Gas (PNG) offers a continuous, shortage-free alternative; available in Patna, Siwan, Hajipur, Darbhanga, Motihari, Begusarai, Purnia, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Samastipur.
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PNG connection costs Rs 6,000-7,600 initially (non-refundable charge, security deposit, stove conversion); saves Rs 300-400 monthly, recovering investment in 2-3 years.
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Benefits include 24-hour supply, enhanced safety, reduced pollution, and cleaner indoor air; apply online with ID, address, and ownership proofs.
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