Customer enquiries for piped natural gas (PNG) connections are on the rise in Hyderabad as households and commercial establishments aggressively explore alternatives to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

“Our target is to manage the current surge, which is majorly from domestic and commercial customer segments,” a senior official of Bhagyanagar Gas said, adding the company is also reaching out to more prospective customers, especially those in areas close to its existing pipeline network.