Your LPG Cylinder Connection Might Get Cancelled from June 1
The adoption of PNG connections across the country has been rising rapidly, with around 6.5 lakh new PNG connections issued by March.
To prevent a potential fuel crisis, stop the misuse of domestic gas, and curb black marketing, the government is introducing a major policy shift starting from June 1. Under the new regulations, households that already have a PNG (Piped Natural Gas) connection are likely to have their LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) cylinder connections cancelled.
The adoption of PNG connections across the country has been rising rapidly, with around 6.5 lakh new PNG connections issued by March. However, despite strict government directives, many consumers have not reduced their LPG consumption.
Data reveals that even after installing PNG, overall gas supply through pipelines dropped by 18%. This indicates that many families are retaining their LPG cylinders without surrendering them, operating both systems simultaneously.
The ‘One Family, One Connection’ Rule:
Under the revised guidelines, families who already have an active PNG network at home must mandatorily surrender their LPG connections.
Inspections Underway: To stop the misuse of domestic cylinders, hoarding, and black marketing, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun tracking down households using both PNG and LPG together.
Connection Cancellation: Holding both connections under the same address is strictly prohibited. If PNG infrastructure is available in your locality and you do not switch over within the stipulated timeframe, your LPG supply will be suspended, or the connection will be automatically cancelled.
How to Transfer or Restore Your LPG Connection?
Consumers are required to cancel or surrender their LPG connection within 30 days of getting a PNG connection. However, the government has provided relief for future relocations: if a consumer moves to a different area or city where PNG infrastructure is unavailable, they can easily restore and reactivate their old LPG connection.
No Cylinder Refills from June 1:
Starting this June, residents living in areas with established PNG pipelines will no longer be able to book or refill domestic LPG cylinders. City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies and OMCs have completely integrated their digital databases to seamlessly block dual usage. Meanwhile, the deadline for expanding PNG connectivity in designated zones has been extended until June 30.
New Deadlines for Cylinder Booking:
To regulate gas shortages and control hoarding, the lock-in period between consecutive cylinder bookings has been revised:
Urban Consumers: The lock-in period to book a subsequent LPG refill has been increased from 21 days to 25 days.
Rural Consumers: The minimum gap between two cylinder bookings will now be 45 days.
Subsidy and New Connection Rules
Consumers will continue to receive only 12 subsidized domestic cylinders per year.
Any additional cylinder required beyond the quota must be purchased at the prevailing market value. Citizens applying for a fresh LPG connection will now have to pay revised deposit amounts and setup fees (which include charges for the regulator, pipe, and installation).
