As the government pushes for an eco-friendly and hassle-free kitchen experience, Piped Natural Gas (PNG) is rapidly replacing the traditional LPG cylinders in urban households. However, this transition has sparked confusion: will your LPG connection be terminated if you don’t switch to a pipeline? And what happens to those who are currently using both?

According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, holding both a PNG and an LPG connection at the same residence is not permitted under standard safety norms. If a consumer opts for a PNG connection, they are legally required to either surrender their LPG connection or put it under the ‘Disconnection for PNG’ (Safe Custody) category. Using both simultaneously is considered a safety hazard as it increases the risk of high-pressure leaks and explosions in confined kitchen spaces.

For users who haven’t surrendered their cylinders yet, oil marketing companies (OMCs) are expected to intensify their verification drives. If you have both, you must voluntarily surrender the cylinder to your distributor to avoid penalties or the automatic blocking of subsidies. While the government hasn’t made pipeline gas “mandatory” for everyone yet, the policy clearly prioritizes PNG in covered areas. If your area has pipeline infrastructure, retaining an active LPG cylinder might soon become difficult or lead to the deactivation of your consumer ID.