LPG rules will change from May 1! Preparation for major changes in booking and prices, see here…

New Delhi. With the beginning of May 2026, many big changes are going to happen for LPG consumers in India. Amid the global energy crisis and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, oil marketing companies (OMCs) are preparing to reshape the rules of supply and delivery.

1. Possibility of price revision
LPG prices are expected to change across the country from May 1, 2026. The price of a 14.2 kg domestic cylinder has already increased by Rs 60 since the Iran war. At the same time, the prices of commercial cylinders (19 kg) have increased thrice in the last one month. In April, commercial cylinders became costlier by Rs 196 to Rs 218 in metro cities.

2. New rules for booking and delivery
Lock-in period: Currently there is a mandatory gap of 25 days between booking of two cylinders. There is discussion that companies may change the rules of this period.

OTP based delivery
‘Delivery Authentication Code’ (DAC) based systems can now be made permanently mandatory to enhance security and transparency. At present 94% deliveries are being made through this medium.

New structure of supply and priority
The government has clarified that despite geopolitical tensions, 100% supply of domestic LPG, PNG and CNG is being ensured. However, the government has prepared a priority list for the commercial sector:

Biometric eKYC mandatory
Aadhaar-based authentication (eKYC) has been made mandatory for the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Consumers who have not yet updated their biometric information have been instructed to complete it soon.

Shift from LPG to PNG
The government is encouraging commercial consumers in big cities to switch from LPG to PNG (Piped Natural Gas). If you have a PNG connection, you cannot get a new LPG connection. Special guidelines are also applicable for PNG consumers on the process of surrendering their LPG connections under the existing rules.