The Act empowers the Union government to control the production, supply, and distribution of commodities, including drugs, fertilizers, foodstuffs, edible oils, fuels, and seeds. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is also piped into Indian kitchens, apart from fuelling vehicles, and being used for other commercial purposes. It added that propylene, butene, and other elements of the C3 and C4 streams were also to be used for LPG production only. How does this regulate natural gas supply? Top priority will go to piped natural gas for households, compressed natural gas for transport, gas needed for LPG production, and pipeline compressor fuel.

Source: The Hindu March 15, 2026 17:49 UTC