New Delhi: Central government notified amendments to the LPG Control Order, 2026, allowing domestic consumers with Piped Natural Gas connections to either terminate LPG services or retain restoration eligibility through a PNG transfer voucher.
The amendment came into effect on May 25, 2026. The government said the revised provisions aimed to provide greater flexibility and convenience for households that later obtained PNG connections.
Under the amended rules, consumers can apply for termination of their LPG connection within 30 days of receiving a PNG connection.
Alternatively, they can secure a transfer voucher that will help restore the LPG connection later if they relocate to areas without PNG infrastructure.
The government said the revised framework would benefit people who frequently shift residences because of employment, education or rental requirements.
PNG transfer voucher offers flexibility for shifting families
Officials said the new provision would help transferable employees, migrant households, tenants and students moving between urban and non-PNG regions.
The transfer voucher system is expected to reduce inconvenience for consumers relocating to places where LPG remains the primary cooking fuel.
The amendment to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2026, was officially notified on Sunday.
According to the government, the measure supports consumer convenience while encouraging wider adoption of cleaner fuel systems through expanding PNG infrastructure.
Authorities also expect the revised rules to encourage more households to adopt PNG services without concerns about losing future access to LPG connections.
