New household LPG connections switch to smaller cylinders at higher costs
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New household LPG connections in Kerala are now limited to 10kg composite cylinders with increased connection and refill costs due to federal policy changes.
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- New household cooking gas connections in Kerala now provide 10kg composite cylinders instead of the standard 14.2kg cylinders.
- Consumers must pay up to 5,000 rupees for a new connection and over 1,500 rupees per refill.
- Costs for these connections have risen significantly compared to the previous 4,000-rupee rate.
- Current policies prioritize piped natural gas (PNG) in urban areas while restricting new traditional LPG connections.
What to watch next
- Future changes to existing 14.2kg cylinder subsidies.
- Further rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure in urban areas.
- Consumer response to the increased cost of 10kg composite cylinders.
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