New LPG gas cylinder rules: Price hike, e-KYC and potential connection ban, what to know about Indane, HP, Bharat Gas
New LPG gas cylinder rules: Multiple changes have taken place in LPG cylinders, starting from Tuesday, September 1, including a price hike for commercial LPG cylinders.
New LPG gas cylinder rules came into effect on Tuesday, including price hikes, e-KYC requirements, booking intervals, and a shift towards piped natural gas (PNG). Commercial LPG cylinder prices rose by ₹9.50-₹11.50 across major cities, with Kolkata experiencing the steepest hike. Domestic LPG prices remained unchanged for the third month.
Failing to complete biometric Aadhaar authentication for LPG connections by the 31 August deadline could result in temporary restrictions on services, including a potential ban or cut in subsidies. Those who missed the deadline may lose access to subsidized LPG rates and beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana could see a pause in direct benefit transfers.
Non-PMUY consumers might have to purchase domestic cylinders at commercial rates and face a temporary suspension of services for Indane Gas, HP Gas, and Bharat Gas. The government is expanding piped natural gas connections to reduce reliance on LPG, with households banned from holding two domestic LPG connections. Switching from LPG to PNG within 30 days is mandatory, and non-response to OMC or city gas distributor notices could lead to disconnection of LPG connections.
The government has closed new LPG connection requests amid geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
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