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“Meters and pipelines have been installed in kitchens and supply of PNG will begin soon,” he said.With piped gas supply in their kitchens, homemakers claim that its use has ensured safety. “A team has also been deputed by the authorities to constantly monitor the areas covered under the CGD network and get people registered for the supply,” the official said. PATNA: City residents will have to wait for at least a week for supply of piped natural gas (PNG) under the Patna city gas distribution (CGD) network which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Begusarai on Sunday last.“Of the 5,000 households, which are targeted to be covered in the first phase, 1,500 have been connected with the CGD network. At present, the cost of PNG in Patna is around Rs 29.48 per kg and that of a 14kg LPG cylinder is Rs 750. LPG, which once leaked, settles on the ground because of heavier weight and catches fire when it comes in contact with any source of ignition..