LPG Gas Cylinder Booking: In response to the growing demand for gas and international market conditions, the central government is constantly introducing new policies. Let’s learn about these five rules that will affect not only domestic consumers but also small businesses!
With the arrival of April each financial year, many economic and social rules change, affecting the daily lives of ordinary people. One of these is the mandatory gas cylinder in every household. In response to the growing demand for gas and international market conditions, the central government is constantly introducing new policies. In this context, five significant changes related to the use, distribution, and pricing of LPG cylinders came into effect on April 1st. Many consumers are facing difficulties due to a lack of information. Let’s learn about these five rules, which affect not only domestic consumers.
Drastic price changes: Commercial cylinder prices have seen significant changes since April 1st. However, a welcome relief for the common man is that the price of a 14.2 kg domestic cylinder, which currently costs Rs 913 in Delhi, remains unchanged. Meanwhile, the price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder used in hotels and restaurants has increased by Rs 195.50, bringing the price to Rs 2, 078.50. Similarly, the price of a 5 kg small cylinder, used by small families and single individuals, has also increased by Rs 51, reaching nearly Rs 700. This increase is clearly due to global oil trends.
The booking interval has increased. Until now, the waiting period for booking a cylinder after booking a second cylinder was only 21 days. However, this lock-in period has now changed. Customers living in cities will now have to wait exactly 25 days between bookings. In rural areas, this interval has been fixed at 45 days. This rule applies only to 14.2 kg domestic cylinders. Oil companies have taken this decision to prevent illegal hoarding and ensure uninterrupted gas supply to all eligible customers.
PNG Connection Deadline – In the interest of the environment, the government has taken a tough decision in areas where pipelined natural gas (PNG) is available. According to the latest order, if customers in PNG-available areas do not obtain a PNG connection by June 24th, their LPG supply will be cut off. This deadline has been set to reduce the burden of cylinder transportation and reduce pollution. If pipeline gas is available in your area, it’s best to obtain a connection immediately.
Biometric e-KYC Mandatory: The government has mandated biometric Aadhaar authentication (e-KYC) to prevent misuse of cylinder subsidies. Customers can complete this process from home through the respective oil company’s mobile app,“Aadhaar Face RD,” without the need to visit a gas agency. PMUY beneficiaries will only need to complete this process once this financial year. Failure to complete KYC will result in cancellation of the booking.
According to reports Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) has launched the country’s first 24×7 LPG ATM in Gurugram. Withdrawing cash from an ATM machine has become as easy as going to the ATM, and you can now go and get a cylinder at any time. This will soon be expanded nationwide. This will prove very useful for customers in case of an emergency.
