The changes in the LPG reservation and delivery system will come into effect from May 1, with oil marketing companies (OMCs) gearing up to implement these revised rules across the country. The updates could affect the way households reserve and receive LPG cylinders, with a focus on improving monitoring and distribution.
The changes come at a time when Indian Oil Corporation (Indane), Bharat Petroleum (Bharat Gas) and Hindustan Petroleum (HP Gas) are finalizing new rules to curb hoarding, black marketing and illegal diversion of subsidized gas.
Meanwhile, OMCs have increased the price of 19kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹993 with effect from Friday, May 1 marks a sharp increase in rates. After the revision, the cost of a 19kg cylinder in Delhi is now valued at ₹3,071.50.
What changes will be introduced?
Here are the key changes that should take effect from today:
— New booking interval: The minimum gap between LPG bookings has been extended from 21 to 25 days in urban areas, while in rural areas the interval can go up to 45 days. The system will automatically limit any attempt to book a cylinder before this period.
— Mandatory delivery based on OTP from May 1: The Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) system has been made non-negotiable for LPG deliveries. Customers will no longer be able to receive their bottles simply by presenting a physical blue book or receipt. Instead, a one-time password will be sent to their registered mobile number at the time of booking, which must be shared with the delivery staff to complete the transaction.
— Aadhaar based e-KYC: The government has also made Aadhaar-based biometric authentication mandatory for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumers who have not yet completed their e-KYC should do so immediately. According to media reports, the ministry clarified that this requirement only applies to those who have not completed the process before.
— No double throttle rule: The government has started identifying households that have both LPG and piped natural gas (PNG) connections, following a move to ban dual ownership aimed at curbing abuse. Under the March 14 amendment to the LPG Regulation Regulation, households using PNG are required to surrender their domestic LPG connections and will not be eligible for top-ups or new connections. According to PTI, oil companies and distributors have also been directed not to supply LPG to such consumers.
Check LPG prices for the city on May 1
CityDomestic (14.2 Kg)Commercial (19 Kg)New Delhi ₹913.00 ₹3,071.50 Calcutta ₹939.00 ₹3,202.00 Mumbai ₹912.50 ₹3,024.00 chennai ₹928.50 ₹3,237.00 Gurgaon ₹921.50 ₹3,088.50 Noida ₹910.50 ₹3,071.50 Bengaluru ₹915.50 ₹3,152.00 Bhubaneshwar ₹939.00 ₹3,238.00 Chandigarh ₹922.50 ₹3,092.50 Hyderabad ₹965.00 ₹3,315.00 Jaipur ₹916.50 ₹3,099.00 Lucknow ₹950.50 ₹3,194.00 Patna ₹1,002.50 ₹3,346.50
Although the price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased, the rate for a 14.2kg domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged, fully insulating households from the recent volatility in international fuel prices.
The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased twice in recent months. First it was raised by ₹144 in March, followed by another hike of almost ₹200 on 1st April.
The revision comes amid continued tensions in West Asia following the outbreak of the US-Israel-Iran conflict that began on February 28 and is now in its eighth week. The standoff has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor. This disruption affected oil supplies, contributing to volatility in energy prices.
