Gas Cylinder 30-Days Surrender Rules: Why Terminate Your Indane Gas, HP Gas, Bharat Gas? New LPG-PNG Advisory

The government, oil marketing and gas distributing companies have been promoting and emphasizing the need to shift from LPG gas cylinders to piped natural gas (PNG) connections since the West Asia conflict. The latest rule is to surrender or terminate your Indane Gas, HP Gas, and Bharat Gas connections if you have switched to PNG. The deadline to surrender is 30 days from the date of the PNG connections installed in your household. The government has stated that one household will only have one cooking gas connection. No dual connections are allowed! Amidst this, Mahanagar Gas, a leading PNG distributor, has issued new advisory on LPG-PNG switches.

New Advisory On LPG-PNG Connections

Taking the latest FIFA World Cup as an example, Mahanagar Gas said on its X handle, "It's a Red Card for LPG cylinders!"

It said, "When it comes to convenience, safety, and smarter living, it's time to change the game," adding, "Make the switch from traditional LPG cylinders to MGL PNG and enjoy:

✅ Continuous gas supply
✅ No cylinder bookings or replacements
✅ Safer, cleaner and more convenient cooking
✅ Smart, hassle-free living

Apart from this, Mahanagar Gas also warned customers to be alert and not fall prey to any sort of fraud. It advised customers to avoid the following:

- Do not share OTPs
- Do not click on fake payment links
- Do not download unknown APKs.

Also, it said, "These are moves that can put your safety at risk! For any authentic communication, connect only through MGL's official channels:

- WhatsApp: [phone]
- Customer Care: 022 6867 4500 / 6156 4500
- Email: [email protected]

Not just MGL, even Oil Ministry has emphasized on switching to PNG.

Earlier this, Oil Ministry said, "With uninterrupted supply, greater convenience and environmentally friendly usage, PNG is supporting smarter kitchens and a better quality of life for citizens." Adding it said, "Switch to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for smarter and greener living."

Gas Cylinder Surrender 30-Days Rules

The 30-day rule was imposed in late May, after the government revised its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026, making it mandatory for LPG customers to terminate their Indane, Bharat Gas and HP Gas connections within 30 days from getting their PNG connections.

But worry not, you can still get your LPG connections back if you are switching a new place which has no PNG infrastructure.

Since customers are asked to terminate their LPG connection within 30 days of getting PNG, the government has announced a provision that allows these customers to restore their LPG connection.

The new rule guides customers to obtain a transfer voucher that can be used in future for restoring LPG connection when shifting to a non-PNG area.

Benefits of Surrendering LPG Connections:

As per the gas distributor, MGL, here are some of the benefits of surrendering LPG connections to enjoy a seamless, hassle-free, and affordable cooking gas like PNG.

Financial Benefits Of Surrendering LPG Connections:

- You will get the refund of your security deposit that you paid during the time of getting an LPG connection. These security deposits vary from HPCL, Indian Oil and BPCL gas cylinders.

- You will also save on space for unused cylinders.

- There will be no risk of deterioration charges for non-returned cylinders.

Safety Benefits Of Surrendering LPG Connections:

- You will eliminate fire hazards from storing unused LPG cylinders at home.

- The risk of gas leakage and LPG-related accidents will be reduced.

- Prevention of misuse of inactive connections.

How To Surrender Your Indane Gas, HP Gas, Bharat Gas Connection?

STEP 1: Contact your local LPG distributor.

Step 2: Submit a voluntary surrender request with your LPG connection details.

Step 3: Return any LPG cylinders and regulator in your possession (if applicable) and terminate the connection. Alternatively, place the connection in safe custody.

Step 4: Collect your security deposit refund as per the surrender process. This is also applicable in the case of Safe custody.

Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma, said that the government is ensuring the 100% supply of LPG for domestic households in the country. She added that no dry-outs have been reported in LPG distributors, reported the government website News On Air.

She revealed that over 10 lakh commercial LPG cylinders have been sold since the 23rd of March. Additionally, the government has also expanded the PNG connections, with more than 4 lakh new customers registered. She also said that crude inventories in the country are adequate and the refineries are working at optimum capacity.