Government Amends LPG Rules for Consumers Shifting to PNG Connections

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026, under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The amendment was notified on 25 May, 2026 and came into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. 

Under these revised provisions, households or individuals who already hold a domestic LPG connection and subsequently obtain a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connection will no longer be permitted to continue availing the LPG cylinder refills immediately after obtaining the PNG access. Such consumers must, within 30 days of receiving a PNG connection, either apply for termination of their LPG connection or obtain a transfer voucher for future LPG use in a non-PNG area. 

Also, the amendment seeks to eliminate duplication of subsidized fuel access, expedite domestic fuel distribution, and encourage broader urban adoption of PNG infrastructure. Additionally, it is anticipated that the action will increase regulatory control and enhance resource allocation in the domestic energy industry.