ALERT: LPG Cylinders Banned for PNG Users; Govt Orders Surrender of Domestic LPG Connections

The Indian government has issued a major decision to tackle rising LPG supply pressures across the country. Under a new directive framed under the Essential Commodities Act, households with PNG (piped natural gas) connections will no longer be eligible to retain domestic LPG cylinders. This means that individuals holding both PNG and LPG connections must surrender their domestic LPG connections immediately. The decision aims to rationalize LPG supply and prevent duplication of subsidized cooking gas access. According to the revised order, all government petroleum companies and authorized distributors are barred from providing filled LPG cylinders to any household that holds a PNG connection and an existing LPG connection. Those failing to comply must formally surrender their LPG account to continue receiving uninterrupted PNG services. Officials highlight that this measure is part of a broader effort to ease the pressure on LPG stocks, ensuring fair distribution amid increasing demand. Households with only PNG connections will continue to receive piped gas without disruption, while LPG will be reserved for non-PNG users. The government warns that non-compliance could result in suspension of services and potential penalties under existing regulations.

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