India cuts domestic LPG refill booking interval to 25 days from 45

The Petroleum Ministry has directed IOCL, BPCL and HPCL to implement a 25-day domestic LPG refill booking interval nationwide, replacing the earlier 45-day gap in rural areas amid improved supply and lower backlogs.

— Source publishedMon, 7 Sept, 2026, 18:27 IST·First seen Mon, 7 Sept, 2026, 18:35 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · The Petroleum Ministry has cut the domestic LPG refill booking gap to 25 days nationwide, from 45 days in rural areas,

Key facts

  • 25 days
  • 45 days
  • 24 refinery and upstream oil companies
  • 63.81 thousand metric tonnes per day (KTPD)

Why this matters

Improved LPG availability expands the strategic value of last-mile delivery capacity, digital booking tools and partnerships with local distribution networks.