Change in LPG Booking: You May Have to Wait 35 Days Now



Quick Summary
Reports circulating on social media about a new 35-day waiting period for LPG refills are incorrect. The government has clarified that there is no change in the mandatory gap between LPG refill bookings. The existing guidelines for booking intervals remain in effect.

Recently, rumors have been spread across social media and news that companies like Indian Oil Corporation have tightened the mandatory gap between LPG refill bookings and introduced new waiting periods.

  • 35 days for non-Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana double-bottle connections.
  • 25 days for non-Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana single bottle connections.
LPG Refill Booking: No New 35-Day Waiting Period

Clarification from the Government

The government has denied all such reports, as there is no change in LPG refill booking rules. No new 35-day rule has been introduced.

Minimum gap between two refill bookings remains:

  • 25 days in urban areas
  • 45 days in rural areas
 

These timelines continue as per existing guidelines.

Clarification

 

The Government stated that reports circulating in sections of the news and on social media about changes in LPG refill booking norms are incorrect.

FAQ :

No, the government has denied reports of a new 35-day waiting period for LPG refills. There has been no change in the mandatory gap between bookings.

The minimum gap between two LPG refill bookings remains 25 days in urban areas and 45 days in rural areas, as per existing guidelines.

No, the government has stated that reports circulating about changes in LPG refill booking norms are incorrect.

The government has denied these reports, stating there is no change in LPG refill booking rules and no new 35-day rule has been introduced.




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