New LPG Rules: Will You Lose Your Gas Connection After June 30?
If your home has both a piped natural gas (PNG) connection and an LPG cylinder, it’s time to pay attention. The government has introduced stricter rules to promote PNG usage and prevent households from holding both gas facilities at the same time. The new regulations are now in effect and could impact millions of consumers across the country.
One Household, One Gas Connection
Under the latest guidelines, consumers can no longer keep both an LPG cylinder connection and a PNG connection simultaneously. If PNG service is available in your area and you opt for a PNG connection, you will be required to surrender your LPG connection .
The move is part of the government’s push to expand the PNG network and streamline gas distribution.
LPG Connection Must Be Cancelled Within 30 Days
The new provisions come under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, which took effect on May 25, 2026.
According to the order, anyone who obtains a new PNG connection must cancel their LPG connection within 30 days. Keeping both connections beyond this period will not be permitted under the revised rules.
Transfer Voucher Brings Relief
To make the transition easier, the government has introduced a Transfer Voucher (TV) facility. Once an LPG connection is surrendered, the consumer receives this voucher as proof.
The voucher can be used later to restore an LPG connection if the consumer shifts to a location where PNG services are not available. This provision is expected to benefit tenants, students, and employees who frequently relocate.
What Happens After June 30?
Earlier instructions issued in March 2026 gave consumers in PNG-covered areas time until June 30 to switch from LPG to PNG.
If eligible consumers fail to make the transition despite PNG availability, their LPG supply could be stopped. In addition, consumers with active PNG connections will not be allowed to obtain new LPG connections or refill old cylinders through government-backed gas providers.
Government Advises Consumers Not to Panic
The Petroleum Ministry has assured consumers that LPG supplies in India will continue without disruption despite concerns over global shortages linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Authorities have urged people to avoid panic booking of cylinders and instead use digital platforms for gas-related services. Consumers have also been encouraged to explore alternatives such as electric and induction cooktops to reduce dependence on LPG.
The government’s new gas policy makes it clear that households in PNG-served areas will have to choose between PNG and LPG. Consumers who switch to PNG must surrender their LPG connection within 30 days, though the Transfer Voucher system ensures they can reconnect to LPG in the future if needed. With the June 30 deadline approaching, eligible households should review their gas connections and take the necessary steps to remain compliant.
One Household, One Gas Connection
Under the latest guidelines, consumers can no longer keep both an LPG cylinder connection and a PNG connection simultaneously. If PNG service is available in your area and you opt for a PNG connection, you will be required to surrender your LPG connection . The move is part of the government’s push to expand the PNG network and streamline gas distribution.
LPG Connection Must Be Cancelled Within 30 Days
The new provisions come under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, which took effect on May 25, 2026. According to the order, anyone who obtains a new PNG connection must cancel their LPG connection within 30 days. Keeping both connections beyond this period will not be permitted under the revised rules.
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Transfer Voucher Brings Relief
To make the transition easier, the government has introduced a Transfer Voucher (TV) facility. Once an LPG connection is surrendered, the consumer receives this voucher as proof. The voucher can be used later to restore an LPG connection if the consumer shifts to a location where PNG services are not available. This provision is expected to benefit tenants, students, and employees who frequently relocate.
What Happens After June 30?
Earlier instructions issued in March 2026 gave consumers in PNG-covered areas time until June 30 to switch from LPG to PNG. If eligible consumers fail to make the transition despite PNG availability, their LPG supply could be stopped. In addition, consumers with active PNG connections will not be allowed to obtain new LPG connections or refill old cylinders through government-backed gas providers.
Government Advises Consumers Not to Panic
The Petroleum Ministry has assured consumers that LPG supplies in India will continue without disruption despite concerns over global shortages linked to tensions in the Middle East. Authorities have urged people to avoid panic booking of cylinders and instead use digital platforms for gas-related services. Consumers have also been encouraged to explore alternatives such as electric and induction cooktops to reduce dependence on LPG.
The government’s new gas policy makes it clear that households in PNG-served areas will have to choose between PNG and LPG. Consumers who switch to PNG must surrender their LPG connection within 30 days, though the Transfer Voucher system ensures they can reconnect to LPG in the future if needed. With the June 30 deadline approaching, eligible households should review their gas connections and take the necessary steps to remain compliant.
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