INFRASTRUCTURE
GAIL to expand LPG pipeline network by 1,800 km for Rs 7,000 crore
- IBJ Bureau
- Aug 23, 2026
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has approved about 1,800 km of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline infrastructure at an estimated investment of Rs 7,000 crore.
The downstream petroleum and gas regulator has added that the pipelines will pass through Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Goa.
The projects have been authorised for development by GAIL India, the country’s largest natural gas distributor, the PNGRB has said.
Upon completion, the country’s common carrier LPG pipeline network will expand by more than 23 per cent to about 9,500 km.
The plan reflects India’s efforts to bolster energy supply resilience as conflict in West Asia and geopolitical risks raise concerns over fuel trade routes.
India relies significantly on imported LPG, and the new pipelines are intended to improve the movement of supplies and the country’s ability to respond effectively during supply disruptions and emergencies, the regulator has said.
The projects are also expected to reduce the movement of LPG tank trucks, improving road safety, lowering logistics costs and easing traffic congestion.
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