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. Amid rising tensions in West Asia (US-Israel-Iran) and turmoil in the global energy market, oil companies are preparing to revise 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): In the last one month its prices have increased around ₹60 An increase has been observed. It is expected to increase further on May 1.

Commercial Cylinder (19 kg): In the month of April itself, its prices were increased thrice (total ranging from ₹196 to ₹218). Experts believe that this will have a direct impact on business activities.

2. Increased interval between bookings (New Booking Rules)

The government and the petroleum ministry are further tightening the booking rules to prevent misuse and black marketing of gas cylinders.

Urban Area: Now the minimum interval between booking of two cylinders increased from 21 days to 25 days There is discussion of doing it.

countryside: This time limit in rural areas 45 days Can be done up to.

This means that once you book a cylinder, you will not be able to order another refill before the scheduled days.

3. OTP mandatory for delivery (Delivery Authentication)

Now without gas delivery Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) Or OTP will not be completed.

When your cylinder is out for delivery, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.

The delivery will appear ‘complete’ in the system only after giving this code to the delivery boy. Now there is a plan to increase this rule from 94% to 100% implementation.

4. e-KYC mandatory for Ujjwala beneficiaries

For customers receiving subsidy under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) Aadhaar e-KYC Completion has been made mandatory. 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) The facility has been reached. From May 1, notices may be issued to customers who have not yet switched, despite PNG being available.

Current rates in metros (as on 28 April 2026):