OTP-Based Delivery, Aadhaar eKYC, Revised Prices: New LPG Rules From Today — Details

Major changes in the booking and delivery system of LPG gas cylinders in India have taken place from today (May 1). The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas introduced these new rules amid the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran in West Asia. The move aims to ensure an uninterrupted LPG supply to households.Booking Period:As per these new rules, the booking period will be 21-25 days for urban regions and 45 days for rural areas. If a customer tries to book a cylinder before the given time limit, the system will automatically block their booking.Government Reviews Households With Dual LPG, PNG Connections:The government is identifying households with both liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and piped natural gas (PNG) connections

as it enforces an order prohibiting dual ownership, aiming to curb misuse and better target subsidies.The government had last month barred households with piped cooking gas (called PNG) connections from retaining or obtaining subsidised domestic LPG connections. In a notification issued on March 14, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2000, under the Essential Commodities Act, making it mandatory for consumers with PNG connections to surrender their domestic LPG connections.Also Read: Must Apply for PNG Connection To Get Commercial LPG Supply - Delhi Govt Tightens Rules"Assessment is being done as to how many have dual connections," said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, at an inter-ministerial press briefing on developments in West Asia on Thursday.So far, more than 43,000 LPG users, also having PNG connections, have surrendered their LPG connections, she said. "This is a low number. We expect it to be more," Sharma added.OTP Deliveries:The government has mandated OTP deliveries for gas bookings from May 1. You can no longer collect a cylinder just by showing a receipt or blue book. Now, when you book gas, an OTP will be sent to your mobile, which must be shared at the time of delivery. As per the government, more than 94.5 percent of deliveries are now made using OTP, reported moneycontrol Hindi.

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Aadhaar-Based eKYCThe government has made Aadhaar-based e-KYC compulsory for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.Commercial and 5-Kg Cylinder Prices revised:The government on Friday increased prices of 19-g commercial and 5-kp LPG cylinders. The price of a commercial LPG cylinder has been hiked by Rs 993, while the 5-kg cylinder will now be Rs 261. However, rates of domestic cylinders remain unchanged. There will also be no increase in the retail prices of petrol and diesel. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines.