Big shock! There was a huge change in the rules of LPG cylinder overnight, do this work today itself otherwise you will not get gas.

New Delhi: Major changes in the rules of LPG (LPG) have come into effect from May 1, 2026. If you also use gas cylinder at home, then this news is very important for you. The government has issued strict guidelines regarding e-KYC, OTP-based delivery and dual connections. Ignoring these rules may not only get your connection cancelled, but you may also face difficulty in getting the next refill.

KYC is most important, are you not in the list?

Oil companies have made it clear that customers whose KYC is not complete will no longer be allowed to book cylinders. This step has been taken to stop subsidy theft and hoarding. If your record is old or not linked to Aadhaar, get it updated immediately. The good thing is that those whose KYC is already complete, they do not need to worry again.

Delivery will not be available without OTP

Now the cylinder will come to your home only when you call the delivery boy. OTP Will give. As soon as you book the cylinder, a ‘Delivery Authentication Code’ (DAC) will be sent to your registered mobile number. It is mandatory to share this code at the time of delivery. Without this the transaction will not be considered complete. Also, now the time between two bookings has also been increased. In cities, now you will not be able to book a second cylinder before 25 days, whereas in rural areas this time can be up to 45 days.

Difficulty increased for PNG people, will have to surrender connection

The government has started taking strict action on the policy of ‘one house, one fuel’. If your house has a piped natural gas (PNG) connection, you will have to surrender your LPG connection. Now it is prohibited to have both connections at the same address. Officials have warned that such accounts are being identified and those breaking the rules will not be given gas supply in future.

What are the gas prices in your city today?

There is no change in the prices of domestic gas (14.2 kg) on ​​3 May 2026, which is a matter of relief for the common man. However, on May 1, commercial cylinder prices ₹993 There was a huge increase.

City wise domestic cylinder rates (14.2 kg):

• Delhi: ₹913.00
• Mumbai: ₹912.50
• Kolkata: ₹939.00
• Lucknow: ₹950.50
• Patna: ₹1,002.50
• Bengaluru: ₹915.50

At the same time, the price of 19 kg commercial cylinder in Delhi has now reached ₹ 3,071.50. Due to global tension and the ongoing crisis in West Asia, there has been a rise in the prices of crude oil, the effect of which is clearly visible on commercial gas.