LPG rules change from May 1: Dual connections banned and commercial cylinder prices witness massive spike

LPG gas price: Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased by Rs 993 on May 1, 2026. Delhi and Mumbai rates now cross ₹3,000. Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged. Check city-wise rates and the reason behind the hike.

LPG gas price: In what will be considered one of the biggest reforms in India's cooking gas structure over the years, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has brought about a series of rules for LPG consumers taking effect from May 1, 2026.

In an effort to stop abuse of the subsidy system and encourage proper use of resources, the government has announced that it will be banning households owning both domestic LPG and PNG connections. As per the amendment made to the LPG Regulation Order on March 14, all households with active PNG connections must give up their LPG connections.

This means that such households would not be able to receive refills or install any new connections. Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) have been instructed to immediately stop providing supplies to such households. It is hoped that by doing so, priority would be provided to those households that do not have any other sources of energy. In light of supply disruptions owing to the energy crisis in West Asia, over 43,000 dual connection users have given up their cylinders.