India needs to reignite its push for cleaner fuel, and compressed natural gas (CNG) could be the bridge between fossil fuels and electric vehicles, says DK Sarraf, former Chairperson of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).

Sarraf, who led the expert committee on natural gas reforms, said increasing CNG use is essential if India wants to raise natural gas’s share in its energy mix from 6% to 15%, a goal the government has set for the next few years.

“Natural gas forms only 6% of our energy basket, while globally it’s around 24–25%. The government has the mandate to take it to 15%,” he said.

He explained that natural gas is not just more environment-friendly but also economical compared to liquid fuels like petrol and diesel. “It’s far more environment friendly if we co

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