New Rules: Cheaper LPG, Costlier Passport! What changed from July?

The government has made many changes starting July 2026. Commercial LPG will now be cheaper, but passport fees have increased. People with Aadhaar can now update their email for free. Rules for banks and railways have also changed. The last date to file ITR is 31 July 2026.

The central government has implemented several key changes effective July 2026. Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been reduced by 15% through subsidy cuts. Passport fees for normal passports have been increased from ₹1500 to ₹3500. Aadhaar holders can now update their email addresses via the Aadhaar Mobile Application for free. HDFC and SBI banks have introduced new credit card limit enhancement rules. Government controls on petrol and diesel prices have been removed, potentially leading to market-driven price fluctuations. The Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline has been set as 31 July 2026.

The July 2026 policy updates include a 15% reduction in commercial LPG prices through subsidy rationalization. Passport fees for normal passports have been raised from ₹1500 to ₹3500, while diplomatic and official passport fees remain unchanged. Aadhaar holders can now update their registered email addresses via the Aadhaar Mobile Application without charges. HDFC and SBI banks have revised their credit card credit limit calculation methodologies to enhance customer flexibility. Deregulation of fuel pricing mechanisms for petrol and diesel has been implemented, subject to periodic environmental impact assessments. The Income Tax Department has maintained the ITR filing deadline of 31 July 2026 with enhanced digital submission portals.