By Soniya:
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has introduced new regulations for domestic LPG consumers under the Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026. The new rules aim to prevent duplicate gas connections, curb misuse of subsidized LPG cylinders, encourage the adoption of Piped Natural Gas (PNG), and improve transparency in gas distribution.
A key provision is the 30-Day Rule, which requires households that receive a new operational PNG connection to surrender their existing domestic LPG connection within 30 days. Failure to do so may result in the LPG account being blocked for future refills.
The 90-Day Rule applies to consumers living in areas where PNG infrastructure is already available. Such households may receive notifications from City Gas Distribution companies and be given 30 to 90 days to switch to PNG. Continued non-compliance could lead to the suspension of domestic LPG supply, subject to applicable regulations.
The policy primarily affects urban consumers using Indane, BharatGas, and HP Gas in PNG-covered areas. However, exemptions have been provided for regions without PNG infrastructure and for buildings where pipeline installation is not technically feasible.
The government believes these measures will help reduce LPG imports, promote cleaner energy use, strengthen urban gas infrastructure, and ensure efficient distribution of domestic fuel resources across the country.
