LPG Price Hike: Have the rules also changed with the rate increase? Know the government’s stance regarding LPG

LPG Cylinder Price Hike: Today i.e. on Sunday, June 7, the prices of domestic LPG cylinders were increased by Rs 29. However, even though there has been no change in the rules with the rate increase, the guidelines issued earlier by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are fully effective.

Amid rising prices, the government has implemented several rules to protect consumers, prevent black marketing of gas and ensure smooth supply. Let’s take a look at these:-

ban on dual connection

If you have a piped natural gas (PNG) connection, you cannot keep a domestic cylinder. It is mandatory to surrender LPG connection within 30 days of commissioning of PNG. If you do not do this, the oil companies will automatically block your LPG connection.

refill locking period

The time limit between booking of two gas cylinders has been extended. After purchasing one cylinder, the second cylinder cannot be booked 25 days in advance. This rule is for urban consumers. This gap of booking in villages has been fixed at 45 days so that hoarding can be prevented.

Delivery Authentication Code

Under the security system, as soon as the gas is booked, a security PIN or OTP is sent to the consumer’s phone. Cylinder handover will be done only after showing this code to the delivery boy. This will prevent black marketing of cylinders and theft of gas. The cylinder will not be delivered to the wrong address or to the wrong person. Gas companies will have updated live data of consumers.

Aadhaar Biometric e-KYC

It has been made mandatory for all valid consumers to complete the e-KYC process of gas account. Those consumers who have not yet updated their biometrics or Aadhaar KYC by visiting the agency or through the mobile app, their gas subsidy may be stopped or they may face problems in their next booking.

fixed annual quota

Each family will get only 12 subsidized domestic cylinders in a financial year. If more cylinders are required than this, the current higher market rates (e.g. Rs 942 in Delhi) will have to be paid.

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