Starting May 1, significant changes are being implemented for LPG cylinder bookings and deliveries in India to ensure transparency and prevent black marketing. Key updates include a mandatory waiting period between bookings—25 days for urban areas and 45 days for rural areas—and the introduction of a Delivery Authentication Code (DAC), where customers must provide a one-time password (OTP) received on their registered mobile number to the delivery personnel to receive their cylinder. Additionally, users are urged to complete their Aadhaar eKYC to avoid disruptions in subsidies, while the government continues to promote digital booking methods via apps or WhatsApp and encourages a transition to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for greater convenience and safety