Bihar LPG New Rules: Cylinder Delivery in 3 Days, Booking Gap Now 25 Days

The Bihar Food and Consumer Protection Department has issued new guidelines to ensure timely LPG delivery across the state. Minister Leshi Singh announced that domestic cylinders must be delivered to consumers within two to three days of booking. To maintain a steady supply and prevent panic buying, a new mandatory gap of 25 days between two bookings has been implemented at the national level. The state government is monitoring petroleum agencies to ensure no hoarding occurs during this period.

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LPG Booking Rules and Delivery Timeline

• Cylinders must be delivered within 72 hours of booking across Bihar.
• The mandatory gap between two domestic cylinder bookings has increased from 21 to 25 days.
• The Essential Commodities Act (ECA) is being used to prioritize household supply over commercial use.
• Police supervision has been deployed at gas agencies in Patna and Kaimur to manage crowds.
• Hospitals and educational institutions will receive priority for available stock.

Current LPG Prices and Supply Status

The government has ramped up domestic production by 25 percent to counter import disruptions from West Asia. Refineries are currently operating at over 100 percent capacity to meet the rising demand. While domestic supply is being prioritized, some commercial sectors like hotels and restaurants are facing temporary shortages due to the suspension of commercial bookings in certain districts. District officials have been directed to monitor distribution closely to prevent black marketing.