Makers ofAyurvedicmedicines from the city,Shree Baidyanath, has diversified into liquified natural gas (LNG) sale. The company will be inaugurating the countrys first commercial LNG filling station in the city.
The companys decision was following governments decision to invest Rs10,000 crore in the LNG dispensing stations across the country.
At present, it would start will 12 vehicles, he said. LNG is not only being projected as a cheaper alternative to diesel but rates offered at the Nagpur station will be lower than the current of the fuel elsewhere. This is because the supply of a year has been booked at an advance rate due to which the fuel will be available at Rs 62 a liter as against Rs 72 in the market.