What happened: delayed new domestic LPG connections in major cities
Distributors in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai are reported to have not issued new 14.2-kg domestic LPG connections since mid-March 2026. The reported outcome for households and applicants is that LPG connection applications remained pending for months after mid-March 2026.
Union Petroleum Ministry grievance platform: temporary hold and refill prioritisation
The Union Petroleum Ministry grievance platform states that issuance of new domestic LPG connections is temporarily on hold. The platform’s stated rationale is that distributors are prioritising refills for existing customers so essential services remain uninterrupted. The grievance platform also states that new domestic connections are expected to resume after geopolitical conditions stabilise.
Operational constraints cited: OMC procurement, storage management, and pending volumes
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