"No Pipeline, No LPG": Mumbai Residents Hit Amid State Govt's PNG Switch Warning

A growing gas crisis is unfolding in Mumbai as authorities push residents to switch from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG) within a set deadline. However, ground reports reveal a stark gap between policy and reality. From Dharavi to Lower Parel, residents and small businesses say PNG infrastructure is either missing or incomplete, while LPG supply has become irregular and unreliable. Many claim they are waiting weeks for gas connections, with some even forced to turn to coal or the black market to meet daily needs. Small hotels report shutdowns due to the shortage of commercial cylinders, while households struggle with delayed supplies and uncertainty. Despite the government's push for a full transition, locals say the pipeline network is not ready, raising serious concerns about implementation and public hardship.