New LPG Rule From June 1: Households May Have to Choose Between LPG and PNG Connections

New Delhi, 30th May 2026: A new rule affecting domestic cooking gas consumers is set to come into force from June 1, with the government tightening regulations around households using both Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections.

The change stems from amendments made by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2000. Under the revised rules, households with an active PNG connection will no longer be permitted to simultaneously retain a domestic LPG connection, effectively introducing a “one household, one cooking gas connection” framework.

According to the government, the move is aimed at preventing duplication, improving distribution efficiency, and ensuring subsidised LPG reaches households that genuinely depend on cylinder-based cooking fuel. Oil marketing companies have also begun identifying consumers who hold both LPG and PNG connections.

However, the Centre recently introduced some flexibility through the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026, notified on May 25. As per the revised provisions, consumers who obtain a PNG connection can either surrender their LPG connection within 30 days or opt for a transfer voucher that allows them to restore the LPG connection in the future if they move to a non-PNG area.

The government clarified that the amendment has been introduced to make the transition to PNG more convenient for consumers while avoiding the need to obtain a completely new LPG connection in the future.

The policy is expected to affect lakhs of households in urban areas where PNG infrastructure is already available. Consumers currently using both PNG and LPG are advised to check with their respective gas distributors and ensure compliance with the updated rules to avoid disruptions in service.