CNG, PNG in up to 100 more districts soon; 11th round of city gas distribution on cards

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said that Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is preparing to initiate the 11th round of city gas distribution bidding after which up to 100 additional districts will get the clean fuel. Dharmendra Pradhan added that more than 400 districts of the country are being covered by the city gas distribution network so far, accordion to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. He mentioned that in the last 6 years, the number of CNG stations has gone up from 947 to over 2300. The minister also marked the commissioning of 56 CNG stations, most of which are, reportedly, set up by Adani Gas and Indian Oil Corporation.