LPG supply to stop in 3 months if households refuse PNG where available: Govt order

The government has directed that households with access to piped natural gas (PNG) must switch from LPG within three months or face discontinuation of their cooking gas supply. The move is part of a broader strategy to expand pipeline-based fuel usage and optimise resource distribution.

According to the new order issued under the Essential Commodities Act, LPG supply “shall cease after three months” in areas where PNG infrastructure is available but consumers do not opt for the transition. However, exceptions will be made in cases where PNG connections are technically not feasible, subject to certification.

The policy aims to redirect LPG supplies from pipeline-connected regions to areas that still lack such infrastructure, while also promoting fuel diversification amid global energy uncertainties. Authorities have been instructed to fast-track PNG rollout with strict timelines and simplified approval processes.

Meanwhile, the government has reiterated that there is no shortage of LPG or other fuels in the country. It also clarified that existing refill booking norms remain unchanged and urged consumers to avoid panic or misinformation regarding supply disruptions.