The government has implemented strict 'No Dual Connection' rules requiring households to choose between LPG and PNG connections. According to reports from Goodreturns, oil marketing companies have begun identifying and contacting customers with both LPG and PNG connections, sending alerts to surrender LPG cylinders. As reported by News24, customers who continue using both connections after June 30 may face automatic suspension of one connection, with the blocked connection stopping completely from July 1. The rule stems from the government's March 2026 ultimatum giving households 90 days to switch to PNG if they already have facilities. Major oil companies including Indian Oil Corporation (Indane), Bharat Petroleum (Bharat Gas) and Hindustan Petroleum (HP Gas) have started implementing this policy across the country.
The implementation comes amid global supply chain disruptions, with the third month of shutdown and dual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz severely impacting energy supply. According to Goodreturns, this key chokepoint handles 20% of the world's oil and gas transition, making countries like India, South Korea and Japan particularly vulnerable as their natural gas, crude and LNG imports pass through Hormuz. The government has been promoting PNG adoption to reduce reliance on LPG cylinders due to supply shortages since the US-Israel-Iran war. The new 'No Dual Gas Connection' policy is specifically designed to stop black marketing of cooking gas and reduce unnecessary double gas supply, while promoting safer and more efficient fuel use across the country.
To address LPG supply constraints, the government has introduced several new regulations affecting cylinder bookings. As reported by Goodreturns, the LPG refill lock-in period has increased to 25 days for urban customers and 45 days for rural customers, up from the previous 21-day gap. The government has also mandated OTP-verified LPG delivery to reduce black marketing and ensure cylinders reach genuine customers. Additionally, the government has encouraged digital LPG booking to reduce queues and ensure no dry-outs occur.
The National PNG Drive 2.0 has been extended till June 30, 2026, with significant progress reported in infrastructure development. According to Goodreturns, about 7.03 lakh PNG connections have been gasified since March 2026, with infrastructure created for an additional 2.72 lakh connections, bringing the total to 9.75 lakh connections. About 7.49 lakh customers have been registered for new connections, while more than 57,200 PNG consumers have surrendered their LPG connections via the MYPNGD.in website as of May 13, 2026. In many big cities, people have already shifted to PNG connections because they are considered safer, cheaper and more convenient than cylinders, though many families still keep LPG cylinders as a backup option, increasing pressure on gas supply systems.
Customers who have both LPG and PNG connections should surrender one connection to avoid suspension or penalty. As reported by Goodreturns, users need to visit their gas agency, fill out a surrender form and return the regulator and cylinder. After this, the agency will issue a surrender certificate and refund the security deposit amount. Gas distribution companies including Indraprastha Gas, Mahanagar Gas, BPCL and GAIL Gas are offering incentives for PNG connections. Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal has urged citizens to apply before June 30 to avoid losing their LPG connections, with companies ensuring installation and connection processes.
