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Govt tightens LPG rules forcing PNG homes to surrender cylinders now penalties may apply
India
Published on 6 May 2026
PNG households can’t keep both fuels anymore
The government has tightened enforcement of the “one household, one connection” LPG rule, especially affecting homes using piped natural gas (PNG). If a household also has an LPG cylinder, authorities are pushing for surrender of the cylinder to comply. The move comes amid global energy pressure and could bring penalties for non-compliance, impacting consumers’ monthly gas choices across India.
- New enforcement targets households with both LPG cylinders and PNG lines
- Rules require “one household, one connection” compliance
- Cylinder surrender is now being pushed where PNG is used
- Non-compliance may lead to penalties for consumers
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