Transport Special Chief Secretary Vikas Raj on Tuesday encouraged delegates and experts at the National Mobility Summit to examine the feasibility of using compressed natural gas (CNG) as a fuel for public transport, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Speaking to The Hindu on the sidelines of the summit, Mr. Raj noted that India’s dependence on imported fuels necessitated a re-examination of alternatives. While liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is largely imported, he said, the country has better availability of CNG. “As far as LPG is concerned, a bulk of it is procured from outside. As regards CNG, we have it in good quantity in the country. Maybe we can reduce our dependency on petrol and diesel if we go for CNG. I have suggested [to the delegates] to examine this aspect,” he said.Published - March 17, 2026 07:29 pm IST