New Delhi, May 6, 2026 – The Government of India has rolled out stricter enforcement of the “One Household, One Gas Connection” policy, effective from May 1, 2026. Under this nationwide directive, households can no longer hold both a subsidised domestic LPG connection and a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connection simultaneously.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, along with oil marketing companies (Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum), is actively implementing the rule by cross-verifying LPG and PNG databases. Households found with dual connections are being flagged, and supply of LPG refills to such consumers is being stopped.
Key Provisions of the Policy
- No dual connections allowed: A household with an active PNG connection cannot retain a domestic LPG cylinder connection, and vice versa.
- Mandatory surrender: Consumers who currently have both must surrender one connection—preferably the LPG one if PNG is available and reliable.
- Refill restrictions: Distributors have been instructed not to issue new bookings or deliver refills to dual-connection households.
- Database integration: The government is using Aadhaar-linked data and consumer records to identify violations efficiently.
This move aims to eliminate duplication, plug leakages in subsidy distribution, and encourage wider adoption of PNG in urban and semi-urban areas where pipeline infrastructure exists.
Why the Government is Enforcing This Now
The policy seeks to achieve multiple objectives:
- Better targeting of LPG subsidies to households that actually need them.
- Faster expansion of the cleaner and more convenient PNG network.
- Reduction in diversion and black-marketing of subsidised LPG cylinders.
- Rationalisation of energy resources amid fluctuating global prices and domestic supply priorities.
What Consumers Should Do Immediately
- Verify your status: Visit the MyLPG portal (mylpg.in), download the MyLPG app, or contact your local LPG distributor using your consumer number or Aadhaar details.
- Surrender extra connection: If you have both LPG and PNG, approach your LPG distributor to surrender the cylinder connection. The process usually requires a simple application and verification.
- Act before cut-off: While deadlines may vary by city, many distributors are expected to stop supplies after issuing notices. Acting early avoids inconvenience.
- Only LPG users: No immediate action is required unless PNG becomes available in your locality, at which point you may receive a formal notice to switch.
Additional LPG Reforms from May 2026
Along with the one-connection rule, the government has introduced other measures:
- Mandatory OTP verification for cylinder delivery.
- Revised booking gaps (approximately 25 days in urban areas).
- Strengthened e-KYC norms to prevent ghost or duplicate connections.
These changes build on earlier drives that successfully weeded out millions of inactive and fraudulent LPG connections.
Special Note for Assam and Guwahati Residents
In Guwahati and other parts of Assam, PNG infrastructure is steadily expanding in urban pockets. Residents with both connections are advised to check their status urgently with local Indane, Bharat Gas, or HP Gas distributors. Implementation remains uniform across the country, though the pace of PNG coverage may differ by locality.
The “One Household, One Gas Connection” policy marks another step in India’s journey toward a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable domestic fuel distribution system. Consumers are encouraged to rely only on official channels—mylpg.in and authorised distributors—for updates and compliance.
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