The Central Government has notified the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026, introducing new relaxations for domestic LPG consumers who later opt for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections.
The amendment, notified on May 25, 2026, is aimed at providing greater flexibility and convenience to households that transition from LPG cylinders to PNG-based cooking fuel systems.
Under the revised provisions, consumers who obtain PNG connections will now have two options regarding their existing LPG connection. They may either apply for termination of the LPG connection within 30 days of getting the PNG connection, or choose to obtain a transfer voucher that would allow restoration of the LPG connection in the future if they move to an area where PNG infrastructure is unavailable.
The government said the move has been introduced keeping in mind the practical difficulties faced by people who frequently relocate due to employment, education, or housing requirements. The transfer voucher mechanism is expected to benefit transferable employees, migrant workers, tenants, students, and families shifting between cities or regions with varying levels of PNG coverage.
Officials noted that while PNG networks are expanding across urban centres, many semi-urban and rural areas still rely heavily on LPG cylinders. The amendment seeks to ensure that consumers are not permanently deprived of their LPG connections merely because they temporarily switched to PNG services.
The revised framework is also expected to reduce procedural hurdles for consumers returning to non-PNG areas, as they would be able to restore their LPG connection through the transfer voucher instead of applying for a completely new connection.
The government has stated that the amendment forms part of broader efforts to improve consumer convenience, streamline fuel distribution systems, and support a smooth transition between different domestic cooking fuel options.
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