Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini held a press conference in Chandigarh today. During the event, CM Saini announced significant relief regarding PNG pipelines within the state. The Chief Minister has reduced the applicable lease rent. He explained that, currently, the lease rate for laying PNG gas pipelines in Haryana is charged at ₹300,000 per kilometer, collected in advance for a 10-year period; however, our government has decided to reduce this to a one-time lump sum payment of ₹1,000 per kilometer. A target of 1,333,603 connections has been set for PNG services across the state. Haryana also holds a strong position in the sector of natural gas pipelines.
CM Saini Praises PM Modi
Speaking at the press conference, CM Saini began by extending his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reducing the excise duty on petroleum products. This measure will ensure that the prices of diesel, petrol, and gas remain stable for the general public. The Central Government has taken this step with a firm commitment to its “Nation First” policy. There is currently no shortage of petrol, diesel, or gas within the state.
During the conference, the Chief Minister stated that a total of 4,032 government-operated petrol pumps are currently functional in the state, recording an average daily sale of 4,804 kiloliters of petrol and 12,003 kiloliters of diesel. The state receives 200,000 gas cylinders daily, and approximately 190,000 cylinders are being supplied to consumers. Commercial LPG is also being supplied. Measures are being taken to ensure that there is absolutely no shortage of gas in hospitals, schools, and other essential institutions. Currently, a total stock of 173,000 commercial gas cylinders is available.
