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LPG Connection: If you are thinking of getting a new LPG gas connection for your home, then your wait may be a little long at present. In many parts of the country, a temporary ban has been imposed on issuing new connections for 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders.

This decision has affected those people who are applying for domestic gas connection for the first time. At the same time, priority is being given to providing refill cylinders to those who already have LPG connection.

Why was there a ban on new gas connections?

In fact, amid the current tension in West Asia, there is uncertainty regarding the supply of LPG. At such a time, oil companies are paying more attention to delivering the available gas supply to already connected domestic customers.

For this reason, new 14.2 kg domestic connections have been stopped for the time being. This is not a permanent decision. New connections are expected to be resumed once the situation becomes normal.

Many people’s applications stuck

The demand for new LPG connections remains constant. Applications for new connections are pending with gas agencies at many places.

In some areas, around 100 to 120 new connection applications are said to be pending with the distributors. In such a situation, people have to wait till they get regular domestic connections.

If needed, you can take help of small cylinder

If a family needs LPG urgently and is not able to get a new domestic connection, then small cylinders can be an alternative for now.

according to consumer needs 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder Can take. Apart from this, in some areas 10 kg composite cylinder are also available.

These options can be used for cooking while waiting for a new connection.

Demand for small cylinders increased in Delhi-Mumbai

The demand for small cylinders has also increased as the availability of regular domestic LPG connections has been affected. Especially in big cities like Delhi and Mumbai, there has been a surge in the sales of these cylinders.

However, before considering the smaller cylinder as a permanent option, it would be better to get information about its availability and price from the local distributor.

When will the new LPG connection start?

This question is most important for those who have applied for a new connection. At present there is no need to restart new domestic LPG connections. No fixed date has been revealed.

This is being seen as a temporary arrangement by the government and oil companies. As the international situation improves and the situation regarding LPG supply becomes clear, the process of issuing new connections can start again.