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India Eases LPG Connection Rules for Consumers Moving to PNG Networks

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India notified amendments to the liquefied petroleum gas supply rules on Monday, allowing consumers with piped natural gas connections to terminate or restore LPG access under new, more flexible provisions.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Regulation of Supply and Distribution Amendment Order, 2026, according to a government statement.

The revised rules target domestic LPG consumers who later obtain PNG connections and seek greater flexibility in managing fuel access, the ministry said.

Under the amendment, consumers can apply to terminate their LPG connection within 30 days after receiving a piped natural gas connection.

Consumers can also request a transfer voucher that allows future restoration of the LPG connection if they later move to areas without piped natural gas infrastructure.

The amendment provides additional convenience for households relocating to regions where PNG networks are still unavailable.

The ministry said transferable employees, migrant families, tenants, students and households shifting to non-PNG areas are expected to benefit from the revised provisions.

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