Ten Major Changes Effective October 1: Price Hikes for LPG Cylinders and Reduced Diesel Taxes

Significant changes occurred at the beginning of October, leading to a sharp increase in prices. Oil marketing companies announced new tariffs for LPG cylinders on October 1, 2026, which came as an unexpected blow to consumers before the holiday season.

Oil companies raised the cost of commercial 19-kilogram LPG cylinders, increasing the price by 62.50 rupees.

In the capital city of Delhi, according to the new prices, the 19-kilogram gas cylinder now costs 2,810 rupees after the 62.50 rupee increase introduced by oil marketing companies starting October 1, 2026.

As September ends and October begins, the country will see a series of significant transformations (Rule Change From 1st October). These changes will affect not only the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders but also the rules governing bank ATMs and fixed deposits. Furthermore, an increase in prices for televisions, refrigerators, and air conditioners is anticipated before the start of the festive season. Below are 10 major changes taking effect on October 1, 2026, that will impact every household and pocket.

The first change concerns the cost of LPG cylinders. Oil marketing companies review LPG cylinder prices monthly and publish new tariffs on the first day of each month. Attention will be focused on this issue regarding October 1, 2026. Although the prices of commercial 19 kg LPG cylinders have changed multiple times, the cost of domestic 14 kg LPG cylinders remains stable. Currently, the price in Delhi is 942 rupees, in Kolkata it is 968 rupees, in Mumbai it is 941.50 rupees, and in Chennai it is 957.50 rupees.

The second change, also related to LPG, will come into effect on the first of October. The government plans to introduce a new regulation for obtaining subsidized domestic LPG cylinders. Users will now need to undergo authentication via Aadhaar biometrics or complete the e-KYC process to receive the LPG subsidy. Those who have already completed this procedure do not need to repeat it.

The third change, concerning LPG users, will happen at the beginning of next month. An OTP-based LPG delivery service may launch on October 1. This means that when delivering an LPG cylinder, not only a paper receipt but also verification of a one-time password sent to the customer's registered mobile number will be required.

On the first day of the month, oil marketing companies change not only the prices of LPG cylinders but also revise the tariffs for Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF Price). Any changes in this area affect air passenger expenses. Currently, ATF is sold in Delhi at a price of 1,04,927 rupees per kiloliter, in Kolkata at 1,09,450 rupees per kiloliter, in Mumbai at 98,247 rupees per kiloliter, and in Chennai at 1,09,873 rupees per kiloliter.

The fifth change affects State Bank of India (SBI) customers and will take effect on October 1, 2026. Holders of SBI savings and salary accounts may have to pay higher fees for cash withdrawals. According to the bank's website, customers with Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts opened through a branch will pay 15 rupees plus GST for each ATM withdrawal after four free withdrawals per month. For SBI salary account holders, the rules change from the beginning of October: the monthly limit of free transactions decreases from 10 to half, i.e., 5. Upon exceeding the free ATM withdrawal limit, a fee of 23 rupees plus GST will be charged for the sixth transaction. After exceeding the free limit for non-financial transactions, a fee of 11 rupees plus GST will apply.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to change the Fixed Deposit rules (FD Rule Change), and these changes concern the interest rates on FDs, which will be effective from October 1. Under the new rules, banks must update FD interest rate details daily by 10 AM and display all details on their website. Furthermore, banks are mandated to provide uniform interest rates for deposits received on the same day without any discrimination. The rule regarding differential interest on large deposits linked to maturity rates will also change.

The eighth change relates to birth and death registration, taking effect on October 1, 2026. Rules are being tightened in cases of delay. Reports indicate that a strict fine may be imposed for untimely registration after 21 days. Moreover, submitting an affidavit may now be required for late registration after the stipulated period.

The ninth change warns that purchasing home electronics such as televisions, refrigerators, and air conditioners may become more expensive during the festive season. If you plan to purchase home electronics, including TVs, refrigerators, and air conditioners, you should consider the potential price increase.

There are only five days left until the beginning of October, after which a number of significant changes will come into force in the country, including a new rule concerning liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that every LPG user needs to know.

The government plans to introduce new norms for domestic gas cylinders starting October 1st. According to these rules, the use of biometric authentication based on Aadhaar (BAA) is now mandatory. Without completing this procedure, it will be difficult to receive a subsidy for the cylinder, which may require purchasing a more expensive cylinder.

The government previously clarified the changes in the procedure for booking LPG cylinders, which will come into effect on October 1st. Now, to order at the price set by the regulated retail price and to receive a government subsidy for LPG, consumers must undergo Aadhaar biometric authentication (BAA).

If an LPG user does not comply with this requirement before October 1st, according to the new rules, they will continue to receive cylinders, but they will be forced to purchase the LPG cylinder at market value and lose the benefit of the government subsidy.

It is important to note that consumers who have already completed the biometric authentication procedure will not need to undergo this process again. The goal of this government step is to ensure that subsidies for cylinders go to the families that are entitled to them.

Furthermore, this will help prevent commercial and industrial use of subsidized domestic cylinders, as well as identify duplicate and illegal connections. According to the Ministry of Petroleum, 27.43 million active domestic LPG consumers across the country completed biometric authentication by September 19th.

Regarding the LPG cylinder subsidy, in September 2026, the indirect subsidy for a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder amounts to about 210 rupees. LPG consumers can easily complete this procedure, as there are several options available. Authentication can be done during the home delivery of the LPG cylinder.

There is also an option to complete the process by visiting the showroom of their gas distributor. If it is necessary to do this remotely, the process can be carried out through the mobile applications of state oil companies: IndianOil ONE, HelloBPCL, and HP PAY.