Govt Reduces Booking Interval for LPG Refill From 45 to 25 Days for Rural Areas
The Petroleum Ministry said the change follows a drop in LPG refill backlogs and easing supply pressure after temporary demand controls.
- On Monday, September 7, 2026, the Petroleum Ministry directed state-run oil marketing companies to implement a uniform 25-day LPG refill booking interval nationwide, effective immediately for all domestic consumers.
- Initially introduced in February 2026 during the West Asia conflict, the 45-day rural waiting period was designed to manage supply strain; with backlogs now reduced significantly, officials removed the differentiated timeline.
- Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi confirmed the directive on Monday via Facebook, sharing the official letter sent to IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL.
- Rural consumers across India will no longer face the 45-day wait, as all domestic LPG users can now book refills at the 25-day interval regardless of location.
- Improved supply conditions nationwide prompted the decision, as the government has successfully normalized LPG distribution after months of temporary demand-management measures introduced during the West Asia conflict.
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