LPG Rule Changes: LPG rules will change from May 1, increase in prices and new deadline for booking.

News India Live, Digital Desk: The next month i.e. May 2026 is bringing big changes for crores of LPG consumers of the country. Amidst the increasing tension in West Asia (US-Israel-Iran) and the turmoil in the global energy market, oil companies are preparing to amend the gas cylinder prices and booking rules on May 1.1. Fear of increase in prices (LPG Price Hike): Due to fluctuations in global crude and gas prices, oil marketing companies (Indane, HP, Bharat Gas) review the prices on the 1st of every month. Domestic Cylinder (14.2 kg): Its prices have seen an increase of about ₹ 60 in the last one month. It is expected to increase further on May 1. Commercial Cylinder (19 kg): Its prices were increased thrice in the month of April itself (total from ₹ 196 to ₹ 218). Experts believe that this will have a direct impact on business activities.2. The interval between booking increased (New Booking Rules) The government and the Petroleum Ministry are making the booking rules more stringent to prevent misuse and black marketing of gas cylinders. Urban areas: Now there is talk of increasing the minimum interval between booking two cylinders from 21 days to 25 days. Rural areas: In rural areas, this time limit can be increased to 45 days. This means that once the cylinder is booked, you cannot order another refill before the stipulated days. Will find.3. OTP mandatory for delivery (Delivery Authentication) Now the delivery of gas will not be complete without the Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) or OTP. When your cylinder comes out for delivery, an OTP will come on your registered mobile number. Only after giving this code to the delivery boy, the delivery will appear ‘complete’ in the system. Now there is a plan to increase this rule from 94% to 100% implementation.4. e-KYC mandatory for Ujjwala beneficiaries. It has been made mandatory for customers receiving subsidy under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) to complete Aadhaar e-KYC. Consumers who have not yet updated their KYC may face interruption in the subsidy they are getting after May 1.5. Pressure to shift towards PNG: The government is now considering closing or limiting LPG connections in areas where piped natural gas (PNG) facilities have reached. From May 1, notices may be issued to customers who have not yet switched despite PNG being available. Current rates in metros (till April 28, 2026): CityDomestic Cylinder (14.2 kg)Commercial Cylinder (19 kg)Delhi₹913.00₹2,078.50Mumbai₹912.50₹2,031.00Kolkata₹939.00₹2,208.50Chennai₹928.50₹2,246.50