LPG Booking Rules Tightened: 25 vs 45 Days for Next Cylinder

• New central government rules dictate the interval for booking subsequent LPG cylinders.
• Initial market rumors of gas shortage due to geopolitical issues led to panic booking, crashing supplier websites.
• India imports nearly 90% of its LPG; Middle East conflict caused temporary commercial gas cylinder shortage.
• To curb black marketing and panic, the lock-in period for rural customers increased from 25 to 45 days; urban areas remain at 25 days.
• Customers with pipeline gas supply are now required to surrender their LPG cylinders to prevent black marketing.