From gas cylinder to UPI… many big rules will change from March 1, your pocket will be affected.

With the beginning of March 2026, many new rules which will affect your pocket are going to come into effect. Like every month, this time also changes related to LPG, railway tickets, digital payment and banking are coming to the fore. These decisions will have a direct impact on the everyday expenses of the common people. In such a situation, it is important that you know in advance what is going to change from next month.

Possible change in LPG gas prices

LPG cylinder prices are reviewed on the first of every month. Domestic gas prices have been stable for the last few months, but fluctuations have been seen in the price of 19 kg commercial cylinder. Last month its price had increased by about Rs 49. There is a possibility of change in the price of commercial cylinders in March also. However, at present no major relief or increase has been officially announced for domestic consumers.

New change in railway ticket booking

There may be a change in the ticketing system of Indian Railways from March 1, 2026. The old UTS app can be closed and the new RailOne app will be fully active in its place. Through this new app, passengers will be able to easily book general tickets, platform tickets and local travel tickets. Railways aims to make ticket booking more simple and digital, so that passengers do not have to stand in long queues.

New rule of SIM binding

To prevent digital fraud, the government is preparing to implement a new rule of SIM binding. Under this rule, messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal will be directly connected to your mobile SIM. If the SIM is removed from the phone, these apps will stop working. Even through Wi-Fi, it will not be possible to use them without SIM. Its objective is to reduce fake accounts and online fraud.

Additional security in UPI payments

To make digital payments more secure, the rules for big transactions can be changed from March 1. Now large amount of money will not be transferred through UPI PIN alone. Banks may mandate additional security such as biometric or multi-factor authentication for high-value transactions. This is expected to reduce the cases of online fraud.

Minimum balance rule in bank accounts

Big government banks of the country are preparing to change the rules of minimum balance. Earlier, if on any day the amount in the account was less than the prescribed limit, a penalty was imposed. Now this penalty will be decided on the basis of average monthly balance. This may provide some relief to the customers, because there will be no immediate penalty for one day’s deficiency.

CNG, PNG and ATF prices

On the first of every month, oil companies review the prices of CNG, PNG and Air Turbine Fuel (ATF). Changes in their rates are possible in March also. Increase or decrease in the prices of these fuels can affect the cost of transportation and air travel.