LPG Booking Rules Change: Due to rising tensions in the Middle East, the risk of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz is increasing. In light of this, India is making significant preparations regarding cooking gas. LPG availability may be affected in the future, which is why, the country…

LPG Booking Rules Change: Due to rising tensions in the Middle East, the risk of supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is increasing. In view of this, major preparations are underway in India regarding cooking gas. LPG availability may be affected in the coming time, for which the country’s three major oil companies - Indane, Bharat Gas and HP Gas - are preparing to change the rules for cylinder booking. It is believed that these new rules may be implemented from May 1, 2026.

You’ll be able to book a second cylinder after 25 days
According to the new rules, a minimum 25-day gap between cylinder bookings may be required. This means that if you’ve booked gas once, you may have to wait approximately a month for the next booking. This will directly impact consumers who purchase cylinders more than once a month.

Cylinder delivery will not be possible without an OTP
Additionally, there are plans to implement an OTP-based delivery system. This means that when your cylinder is scheduled for delivery, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. It will be mandatory to provide this OTP upon delivery, and only then will the cylinder be handed over to you. Deliveries will not be made without an OTP, which will prevent fraudulent deliveries and irregularities.

India needs approximately 80,000 tons of LPG daily
For your information, considering the supply situation, India needs approximately 80,000 tons of LPG daily, while the country’s production is approximately 46,000 tons per day. This means that the remaining requirement is met through imports. Previously, India met approximately 90% of its LPG needs from Gulf countries, but now the government has changed its strategy and started purchasing gas from countries like the US, Norway, Canada, Algeria, and Russia.

In response to the war crisis, India has also begun purchasing LPG from the spot market. This means purchasing gas from the market at the exact time it is needed, to quickly address any sudden shortage. According to the government, millions of tons of LPG have been imported so far, and several shipments have arrived in India.