India's first mobile CNG refuelling units from IGL-Mahanagar Gas launched

Apart from cost, benefits include ability to reach consumers at malls and offices, and places not yet connected with pipelines or where land parcels to set up conventional CNG stations are scarce

India’s first CNG Mobile Refuelling Unit (MRU) was inaugurated by Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday. The MRU was developed by Indraprastha Gas (IGL) and Mahanagar Gas.

Pradhan also inaugurated 201 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across the country during the ceremony which was conducted virtually in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He outlined the benefits of mobile fuel retailing, which include lower cost, ability to reach consumers at shopping malls, offices and other places. “We are bringing in innovation in energy retailing and making it mobile and delivering at the doorsteps,” Pradhan said.

He added that the MRU will