Overview
- In March 2026, the Petroleum Ministry changed LPG rules to bar refills and new LPG connections for households that already use piped natural gas.
- Companies are matching LPG and PNG records to spot dual users, and distributors have been told to stop servicing those accounts.
- Officials report that roughly 43,000 to 50,000 households have already surrendered cylinders after switching to PNG.
- Households in PNG‑served areas have a 90‑day transition that ends June 30, and those who ignore notices risk disconnection or fines.
- The government ties the move to energy supply risks from West Asia and says domestic LPG supply remains stable as PNG rollout is accelerated.