New Delhi, March 15: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has announced significant changes regarding the supply of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Under the new regulations, households with existing piped natural gas (PNG) connections will no longer be eligible to receive domestic LPG cylinders.
Consumers holding both PNG and LPG connections must surrender their LPG connection immediately. This decision was implemented through a notification released on Saturday and is effective immediately.
The gazette notification amends the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2000. According to the new provisions, individuals with PNG connections will not be able to obtain new domestic LPG connections. Consumers with both PNG and LPG will also be unable to refill their LPG cylinders. It is mandatory for these consumers to surrender their LPG connections.
Government oil companies (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL) and their distributors will not provide LPG to households with PNG connections.
The government aims to manage the limited supply of LPG more effectively, ensuring that cylinders reach families in need who do not have alternatives like PNG. PNG is primarily available in urban areas, where affordable and environmentally friendly gas is supplied through pipelines. In contrast, LPG remains the main fuel source in rural and smaller towns. This change is expected to reduce LPG demand in PNG-served areas, thereby increasing the availability of subsidized cylinders for rural consumers.
This initiative is also seen as a step towards the ‘One Home, One Fuel’ policy. The government had previously attempted to restrict dual connections, but this rule is now being enforced clearly and strictly. Consumers are advised to surrender their LPG connection at the nearest distributor or through the company’s portal if they hold both connections. No penalties will be imposed for surrendering the connection, but legal action may be taken against those who violate the rules.
–
S.C.H.
Arpit Soni has had a passion for journalism since the beginning. Now he has turned this hobby into his profession. Arpit, who is a resident of Udaipur, enjoys editing and writing news related to journalism. He has worked as a Senior Content Producer in several important roles at Bhaskar, Patrika, Pratahkal, Punjab Kesari, and Times. Arpit completed his schooling in Udaipur and Jaipur. He has been working in the media industry for more than 10 years, and his journey is still continuing. ✍️📚
Leave a Comment