Ujjwala Yojana: Government Denies 45-Day Cylinder Booking Rule, Clarifies Refill Intervals

• Reports claimed a mandatory 45-day interval for Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) cylinder bookings, but the Government of India has denied this.
• PIB clarified on March 25, 2026, that current LPG refill booking rules remain unchanged.
• Refill bookings for urban areas are at a 25-day interval, and for rural areas, at a 45-day interval.
• Booking attempts before the specified interval will be automatically blocked, calculated from the previous cylinder's delivery date.
• Indian Oil implemented these rules for transparency, uniform system, and to prevent unnecessary bookings, ensuring timely delivery for genuine needs.