How many LPG cylinders can you keep at home? Government is strict on illegal storage, if you do this you will get 7 years punishment

LPG Cylinder Storage Rules: The impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East is clearly visible in India also. There is chaos everywhere regarding LPG cylinders. Meanwhile, the government has made the rules regarding the use of LPG in the country more stringent. According to recently revealed information, now strict action can be taken against hoarding of LPG cylinders and having double gas connection with PNG. The Petroleum Ministry says that the purpose of these steps is to keep the gas supply balanced and to provide facilities to needy families.

In view of the increasing pressure on energy resources and dependence on imports, the government has indicated strict implementation of legal provisions. Let us understand what provisions have been made under these rules. Apart from this, in the last few days the government has also changed many rules regarding LPG gas cylinders.

How many cylinders can be kept in the house?

As per government rules, a domestic consumer is allowed to keep a maximum of two LPG cylinders (14.2 kg). If a person stores more than 40 kg of LPG without valid permission, it will be considered as hoarding. In such cases, action can be taken under the Essential Commodities Act 1955. According to Section 7 of this law, if found guilty, there is a provision of punishment ranging from 3 months to 7 years. At the same time, extra gas cylinders can be confiscated under Section 6A. Not only this, if the rules are violated, the gas connection of the concerned consumer can also be cancelled.

It is illegal to keep PNG and LPG together

In March 2026, the Petroleum Ministry has implemented a new rule by amending the LPG (Supply and Distribution Regulation) Order 2000. Under this, it will now be considered illegal to have both piped natural gas (PNG) and LPG connections simultaneously in any house. The government says that where PNG facility is available, the need for LPG reduces. Therefore, such consumers have been asked to surrender their LPG connections immediately.

However, if a consumer voluntarily returns the LPG connection, no penalty will be imposed on him. But if the rules are ignored and both the connections are found to be in use simultaneously, legal action may be taken against the person concerned.

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Awareness of citizens is very important

If in any area a large amount gas cylinder If information about illegal accumulation or storage is received, a complaint can be lodged immediately. For this, 1906 LPG emergency helpline is available, where consumers can give information directly. Apart from this, information about such activities can also be given to the District Food and Supplies Department, local administration or police. The government says that awareness of common citizens is also very important to maintain the availability of gas and prevent illegal activities.