New Rules: What will change next year, from LPG to banking and taxes? It will have a direct impact on the common man..

By Shikha Saxena | Updated: Dec 27, 2025, 12:22 IST

Changes are constantly happening across the country every month. These changes directly impact the common man's pocket. The changes taking effect from January 1st will affect you in several ways. These changes include social media, LPG prices, banking and taxes, and PAN and Aadhaar linking.

Let's talk about these changes one by one.

New Rules January 1, 2026: What will change?
1. 8th Pay Commission
The year 2026 could bring good news for government employees. The 8th Pay Commission is going to be implemented across the country from January 1, 2026. Under the 8th Pay Commission, important decisions regarding the salaries and pensions of government employees may be taken.

How much increase is possible in the Eighth Pay Commission?
There is no firm figure yet, but initial estimates point to an increase of 20-35%.

The 6th Pay Commission saw an increase of approximately 40%.

The 7th Pay Commission had an impact of 23-25%, with a fitment factor of 2.57.

The fitment factor in the 8th Pay Commission could be between 2.4 and 3.0.

Employees and pensioners are more likely to receive increased amounts and arrears in FY 2026-27.

2. CNG and PNG prices will decrease
This change in charges under the Unified Tariff System could directly impact the prices of CNG and PNG. According to media reports:

CNG prices may decrease by approximately Rs. 1.25 to Rs. 2.50 per kg.

In addition, PNG prices may see a reduction of Rs. 0.90 to Rs. 1.80 per SCM.

If PNG prices decrease, it will benefit those who use PNG for their vehicles and for cooking gas.

3. Bank interest rates will change
In the Monetary Policy Committee meeting held in December, the RBI reduced the repo rate by 0.25 percent. This reduction will directly affect loan interest rates. Lower interest rates will also provide relief in your monthly EMI payments.

After the repo rate cut, it depends on the banks whether they will reduce interest rates or not.

4. LPG Cylinder Prices Will Decrease
On the first day of every month, the gas agency reviews the price of LPG cylinders and decides whether to change it or not. A decrease in the gas agency's price reduces your expenses. Let's find out when and by how much the gas agency has reduced prices this year.

How much has the price of a 19 kg cylinder decreased?
How much has the price decreased in Delhi?
Date   Price
January 1, 2025,   Rs. 1804
February 1, 2025,   Rs. 1797
March 1, 2025   Rs. 1803
April 1, 2025,   Rs. 1762
May 1, 2025   Rs. 1747.50
June 1, 2025   Rs. 1723.50
July 1, 2025   Rs. 1665
August 1, 2025   Rs. 1631
September 1, 2025   Rs. 1580
October 1, 2025   Rs. 1595.50
November 1, 2025   Rs. 1590.50
How much has the price decreased in Kolkata?
Date   Price
January 1, 2025,   Rs. 1911
February 1, 2025,   Rs. 1907
March 1, 2025   Rs. 1913
April 1, 2025,   Rs. 1868
May 1, 2025   Rs. 1851.50
June 1, 2025   Rs. 1826
July 1, 2025   Rs. 1769
August 1, 2025   Rs. 1734
September 1, 2025   Rs. 1684
October 1, 2025   Rs. 1700.50
November 1, 2025   Rs. 1694

Now, let's find out how much the price of a domestic cylinder (14 kg) has changed.

How much has the price of a domestic cylinder changed?
According to information from the Indian Oil website, the price of a domestic cylinder was last updated in August 2024. Since March 9, 2024, the price of a 14 kg cylinder has remained the same in all cities. There have been no changes.

5. Changes in Social Media
According to media reports, strict measures will be taken next year regarding the use of social media by young children. These rules will apply to children under 16 years of age. So that they don't see any inappropriate content.

6. New Income Tax Bill Implemented
This time, the government has given several tax-related reliefs to the common man. The government has reduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) this year. Along with this, the New Income Tax Bill has also been passed. Several changes related to taxation have been made under this bill.

PAN and Aadhaar Card Linking Made Mandatory
Linking your PAN and Aadhaar card is now mandatory. You can complete this process for free before December 31st. After that, you may have to pay a penalty. If you haven't completed this yet, do it before December 31st.

How to link: Aadhaar Pan Linking: Just one SMS and your Aadhaar will be linked to your PAN instantly. What will be the consequences if you don't do it?

These people will not get a ration from January 1st
If a person has not completed their ration card e-KYC before December 31st, they may stop receiving rations from January 1st. Therefore, complete your ration card e-KYC today through your mobile phone.

Disclaimer: This content has been sourced and edited from Dainik Jagran. While we have made modifications for clarity and presentation, the original content belongs to its respective authors and website. We do not claim ownership of the content.

New Rules: What will change next year, from LPG to banking and taxes? It will have a direct impact on the common man..

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