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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.