New LPG Connections Still Restricted: When Could Bookings Resume and What Consumers Should Know

LPG New Connection Update 2026: Consumers planning to take a new domestic LPG connection may still face restrictions in several parts of India as oil marketing companies continue to prioritise supplies for existing households amid disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.

The restriction has remained in focus even as India has sharply increased LPG imports from the United States to reduce dependence on traditional Gulf suppliers. Data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler shows that India imported around 0.89 million tonnes of LPG from the US in July and about 0.62 million tonnes in August