LPG gas rules will change from May 1! ‘DAC’ code mandatory, when will you be able to book cylinder?

LPG Gas Cylinders Booking Rules May 2026: The month of May is just around the corner. In such a situation, the news of further changes in the rules of LPG cylinder booking is again in the headlines. There has been turmoil in the global energy market since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

All the countries of the world are currently facing global energy crisis because there has been a decrease in supply. This is delaying the delivery. As a result, prices are also increasing. In such a situation, it has become necessary for many countries including India to make some important rules so that the current situation can be dealt with. Here, amidst the ongoing tension in the Middle East, many changes related to gas cylinders can be expected in May 2026.

Loud discussion on change in rules

According to reports, oil marketing companies like Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL are discussing new rules related to the delivery of LPG cylinders. An announcement is expected in May 2026, which will change the current process of monthly booking and delivery of LPG.

Gas cylinder prices may increase

It is expected that there will be a change in LPG prices across India from May 1, 2026. Since the US-Israel-Iran war, Indian oil companies have increased the price of 14.2 kg LPG cylinder by Rs 60 across the country, while the price of 19 kg LPG cylinder has been increased thrice in just one month.

For April 2026, the prices of 19 kg LPG cylinder in metro cities were increased from Rs 196 to Rs 218. The prices were increased after OMCs had increased the prices by Rs 114.5 per cylinder on March 7 and this increase also came when the prices had already been increased by Rs 28 to Rs 31 on March 1, 2026.

Booking deadline may also extend

It is being said that under the new rules, you will be able to book another cylinder only at least 25 days after the delivery of one cylinder. For the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, this time limit can be up to 45 days.

It will be mandatory to give DAC code

Now at the time of delivery of the cylinder, a One-Time Password (OTP) or Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) will be sent to your registered mobile number. It will be mandatory to give this code to the delivery boy. Without this your delivery will not be considered successful.

E-KYC and Aadhaar Linking

Gas companies have now started emphasizing on Biometric e-KYC. In case KYC is not updated, booking or subsidy may be stopped. You can also complete this work through mobile apps like Hello BPCL or IndianOil One.

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