India Hikes LPG Booking Gap to 25 Days to Stop Hoarding

Chandani — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:31:28 +0000

India Increases LPG Booking Period To 25 Days To Reduce Hoarding

The Indian government is protecting your kitchen fuel. On Monday, the waiting time for LPG refills went up. The gap between two bookings is now 25 days. This rule helps stop black marketing during the war. In fact, refineries must now boost their gas output. Plus, homes will get priority over shops for gas.

Why the Gap Increased Again

Why did the government change the rules? Many people were panic-buying too many cylinders. Is there a gas shortage? No. Consequently, the 25-day rule keeps the supply fair. Moreover, some users tried to book refills much too early. Previously, the gap was 21 days. So, the new rule helps stop hoarding in cities. Therefore, every family will get their fair share of gas.

[Image showing a warehouse filled with red LPG cylinders and workers loading them onto a delivery truck]

New Partners for Energy

India is finding new ways to get gas. The plan for 2026 involves global partners. And, many countries offered to help India with fuel. Accordingly, India is looking at imports from Norway and Australia.

Partner	Supply Type	Goal
🚢 Norway	LPG & LNG	Stable Supply
🇦🇺 Australia	Energy	More Options
🇨🇦 Canada	Gas	Safety

The Impact of the War

Why are gas prices rising now? Global oil hit $119 a barrel on Monday. Why? Because the war makes shipping very hard. Essentially, this is why cylinder prices rose by Rs 60. Indeed, Pune even closed gas crematoriums to save fuel.

Then there is the matter of India’s oil backup. The government has crude oil for 25 days. Worth noting: Experts say inflation will stay under control for now. Ultimately, India is working hard to keep your kitchen running.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the new waiting time? So, you must wait 25 days between bookings. Because of this, the app will block early orders.

Is there a gas shortage? In fact, the government says stocks are good. Additionally, delays are only due to high panic-buying.

Will prices go up again? But this depends on world oil costs. Consequently, prices might change again next month.