The volatile geopolitical situation and uncertainties in fuel supply are set to impact domestic LPG consumers, with major changes in gas cylinder rules coming into effect from May 1. The new regulations will affect cylinder booking intervals, delivery procedures and possibly prices.
Under the revised system, payment alone will not be enough to receive a gas cylinder. Consumers will now have to provide a Delivery Authentication Code (DAC), an OTP sent to their registered mobile number. Delivery will be completed only after the code is shared with the delivery person. The move aims to prevent gas theft and ensure cylinders reach genuine beneficiaries.
Customers will also have to maintain a minimum gap of 25 days between two cylinder bookings. For beneficiaries under the ‘Ujjwala’ scheme, the gap may extend to at least 45 days.
Gas companies have also made biometric e-KYC mandatory. Customers who fail to update their KYC details may face blockage of gas bookings or suspension of subsidies. The process can be completed through official mobile apps or by contacting gas agencies.
Gas distributors have advised customers to update their registered mobile numbers and complete e-KYC formalities immediately to avoid inconvenience after the new rules come into force.
Meanwhile, speculation continues over a possible increase in domestic LPG prices after commercial cylinder rates were recently hiked amid the West Asia conflict. Reports suggest the price of a 14.2-kg domestic cylinder could rise slightly and may cross the Rs 1,000 mark.
However, the Union Petroleum Ministry has maintained that prices of petroleum products, including petrol, diesel and LPG, are expected to remain stable even after the Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry.
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