Gas Cylinder New Rules: Indane Gas, Bharat Gas, HP Gas, PNG New Advisory By OMC; 7 Points For LPG Refill

The oil marketing companies (OMCs) have issued a new advisory related to LPG cylinder booking and also promoted switching connections to PNG. Indian Oil sells the popular Indane Gas, while BPCL and HPCL are the producers of BharatGas and HP Gas LPGs. While Indian Oil and HPCL assured customers of an adequate LPG supply, BPCL has announced a new offer to transition from LPG to PNG.

BPCL New Advisory: BharatGas LPG Cylinders Alert

According to BPCL's latest update, get your PNG connection at Rs 0 and enjoy a safer, more convenient, and uninterrupted piped gas supply at home.

That being said, BPCL said there are no application fee and no upfront payment for switching to PNG. All customers have to do is pay just Re 1 per day in your bill.

This offer is for limited period and valid till May 22, 2026, only. It said, "Make the shift to smarter energy with BPCL PNG today."

HPCL New Advisory: HP Gas LPG Cylinders Alert

There were reports of irregularities, fuel shortages and black marketing in various states. To which, HPCL clarified that supplies across states are uninterrupted, steady and adequate.

It said, "We request everyone to remain calm, avoid panic buying or unnecessary hoarding, and refuel only as per regular requirements. Such responsible actions help ensure seamless availability and smooth operations for everyone."

On reports regarding irregularities and black marketing of LPG cylinders in Karnataka, HPCL said that the matter is being taken seriously, and strict monitoring and enforcement actions are being undertaken in coordination with the concerned authorities.

HPCL remains committed to ensuring reliable LPG availability, strict compliance, and seamless customer service while continuing to work closely with authorities against any malpractices, it said.

Indian Oil New Advisory: Indane Gas LPG Cylinders Booking Alert

Through X handle, the company said, "IndianOil is working round-the-clock to ensure normal LPG supply for your everyday cooking needs."

"Reliable Indane LPG availability continues across locations, keeping daily routines uninterrupted," it added.

Gas Cylinder Booking Rules:

As a customer, you should be aware of these five rules before booking or refilling your LPG cylinders.

1. LPG Gas Cylinders Lock-In Period

To curb the supply crunch, the government has revised their lock-in period for refilling LPG cylinders to 25-days for customers in urban areas and to 45-days for customers in rural areas. Earlier, the gap to buy LPG refill was just 21-days. So it means, even if you have a 14.2 kg cylinder connection or 5 kg cylinder connection, the lock-in period remains 25 days in urban areas and 45 days for rural consumers.

2. OTP-Based LPG Cylinders Delivery

Both oil ministry and OMCs have emphasized that LPG delivery will not be possible if the customer does not share one-time password (OTP) that will be sent to the registered mobile number.

Earlier, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said, to prevent diversion, an OTP-based LPG delivery system has been implemented. In this process, the OTP is sent only to the consumer's registered mobile number. Therefore, if the consumer does not share this code with anyone else, it remains secure and cannot be accessed by any other individual.

3. Update Your Mobile Number For LPG Cylinders Booking

To get seamless delivery of LPG, ensure that your mobile number is updated or else you may face difficulty.

4. LPG Biometric Aadhaar Authentication For LPG Connection:

The government made it mandatory for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries to do an Aadhaar-based authentication. As per the latest direction, the ministry clarified that the requirement of eKYC applies to those LPG consumers who have not done eKYC so far. If you are a non-PMUY customer and have done it before, then you are not required to do the LPG biometric Aadhaar authentication.

5. Indane Gas, Bharat Gas, HP Gas Connections To Be Cut By June 30?

In March 2026, the government gave an ultimatum of three months to switch to PNG if you already have the facilities. Additionally, the government asked PNG customers to surrender their LPGs and to not apply for a new LPG connection or refill.

The new rule has asked households with PNG infrastructure to switch their cooking gas to PNG within 90 days since the date of the notice, which was on March 24, 2026. Any non-compliance could lead to suspension of LPG supply.

Going by the notice date of March 24, 2026, the 90-day deadline ends on June 24, 2026. However, the government has not confirmed or given any deadline date as of now. This also increases the probability of extension in the switch to PNG facility.

But the majority of reports have said that the deadline could be June 30, 2026, and your LPG connection could be inactive from July 1, 2026, onward.

6. No Dual Connection

The government is promoting 'One Household, One Gas Connection' or 'No Dual Gas Connection' rule. The government's main goal is to reduce dependency upon LPG, curb black marketing and ensure that customers who genuinely need LPG receive priority over households who have other options for cooking gas. The other option is piped natural gas (PNG).

According to reports, citizens are already receiving messages to surrender their LPG connection if they have PNG. The government also mandated the removal of all LPG connections for societies or households that have PNG infrastructure.

7. Online Booking, Alternate Options To LPG

The government has encouraged Indian households to book their LPG digitally rather than standing in long queues. Both the government and oil marketing companies have assured that there are no dry-outs.

The government has promoted alternative options to LPG. These are PNG, electric or induction cooktops, kerosene and coals, among others.