LPG cylinder rules: Deadline ends, complete this work now or your LPG supply and cylinder booking could be stopped from...

Indian households relying on LPG cylinders face immediate disruption risks today as a crucial compliance deadline for connection verification and PNG-related shifts expires on June 22. While consumers in areas with Piped Natural Gas (PNG) infrastructure must act now to avoid supply cuts, a broader deadline of June 30 looms for others, particularly those needing to complete their e-KYC to keep receiving valuable cooking gas subsidies. This urgent push from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is part of a larger national strategy to streamline India's energy distribution, reduce dependency on imported fuel, and ensure subsidies reach genuine beneficiaries. The government's 'One Household, One Connection' policy, reinforced by the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026, aims to eliminate duplicate LPG connections and enforce a transition to PNG where available, with a 90-day window for compliance that largely concludes this month. Global supply chain jitters, partly fueled by ongoing geopolitical tensions, underscore the government's drive for energy security. Consumers who have received notices or reside in areas with PNG connectivity must apply for the piped gas or secure a technical No Objection Certificate (NOC) by today to prevent their LPG supply from being automatically terminated. For those whose e-KYC for LPG subsidy is still pending, completing Aadhaar-based biometric authentication by June 30 is paramount to avoid losing their subsidy benefits. Keep your registered mobile number updated, as OTP verification is now mandatory for cylinder deliveries, ensuring transparency and preventing misuse.