No Change to LPG Refill Timelines: Government Assures Adequate Supply
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New Delhi, March 25 (NationPress) The authorities have refuted claims of alterations to the LPG refill booking timelines, labeling such reports as misleading and baseless.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) emphasized that the existing booking protocols for LPG connections have not been modified.
Recent media and social media communications suggested that the refill booking period had been changed to 45 days for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), 25 days for non-PMUY single-cylinder users, and 35 days for non-PMUY double-cylinder consumers.
According to the official statement, “No such changes have been implemented,” confirming that the current timelines are still in effect.
Under the current regulations, LPG refills can be ordered every 25 days in urban regions and every 45 days in rural areas, regardless of the connection type.
The government also called on the public to refrain from believing or sharing such misinformation and to avoid unnecessary or panic bookings for LPG refills.
It reassured citizens that there is a sufficient supply of LPG available nationwide, and there is no reason for concern.
Meanwhile, all domestic refineries are functioning at full capacity, with ample crude reserves. The government noted an increase in domestic LPG production, and petrol and diesel supplies are also adequate.
Additionally, ships transporting crude oil and LPG from various countries have reached Indian ports, and the government is actively formulating contingency strategies to ensure a steady supply.
A state-owned PSU firm, BPCL, has stated that rumors regarding petrol and diesel shortages in select regions are entirely false.
“There is no fuel shortage throughout the country. India is a net exporter of petrol and diesel,” the company asserted.
The Centre has also established seven empowered committees comprising officials and experts to manage the repercussions of the Iran conflict on critical sectors of the Indian economy, including oil, gas, fertilizers, supply chains, and inflation.