LPG Cylinder Rules Overhauled: Price Hike, Booking Gaps, PNG Ban Impact Millions
LPG Cylinder Rules Overhauled: Price Hike, Booking Gaps, PNG Ban Impact Millions
- •Domestic LPG cylinder price increased by ~7% to Rs 965 (14.2 kg) on March 7; Ujjwala beneficiaries get Rs 300 subsidy.
- •New booking rule: 45-day refill gap for rural areas, 25 days for urban; max 15 cylinders/year (12 subsidized).
- •Piped Natural Gas (PNG) users are now prohibited from keeping LPG cylinders and must surrender old connections.
- •Changes driven by global energy crisis, Iran-Israel conflict affecting imports; India exploring new suppliers.
- •Public concerns about alternative cooking options if PNG supply fails; government aims for equitable distribution.
