New Delhi, May 26: The Centre on Monday notified the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026, introducing greater flexibility for domestic LPG consumers shifting to piped natural gas (PNG) connections.
Under the revised rules, consumers who obtain PNG connections can apply for termination of their LPG connection within 30 days and secure a transfer voucher that enables future restoration of LPG services in areas where PNG infrastructure is unavailable.
The government said the amendment is designed to provide additional convenience and ensure continuity of cooking fuel access for consumers relocating to non-PNG regions.
The move is expected to particularly benefit transferable employees, migrant families, tenants, students and households frequently changing residences.
The notification comes amid continued expansion of PNG infrastructure across the country. Since March this year, around 7.99 lakh PNG connections have been activated, while infrastructure has been created for an additional 2.87 lakh connections, taking the total to 10.86 lakh connections.
The government also reiterated that fuel supplies remain stable nationwide. Around 1.72 crore domestic LPG cylinders were delivered against bookings of nearly 1.66 crore during the last four days.
Public sector oil marketing companies have further intensified awareness efforts around smaller 5 kg LPG cylinders, organising nearly 15,400 outreach camps since April 3 and facilitating sales of over 2.45 lakh cylinders during the period.
The Centre advised citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG, stressing that adequate measures are being taken to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential fuels.
Consumers were encouraged to rely on official information sources, use digital LPG booking platforms and consider alternative energy options such as PNG and electric or induction cooking systems, while also promoting energy conservation during the current situation.
