Punjab Newsline | National
The central government has dismissed media reports claiming changes in LPG cylinder booking rules. Earlier reports suggested that beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) would need to wait 45 days for the next booking, while non-PMUY consumers would face a 35-day gap.
However, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that no such revisions have been made. The existing system remains unchanged, allowing consumers to book their next LPG cylinder 25 days after delivery of the previous one.
Meanwhile, authorities are witnessing increased demand pressure on 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders compared to standard 14.2 kg domestic cylinders.
To address this, the Central Government on March 22 approved a 20% increase in the commercial LPG quota for states and Union Territories. With this revision, the total allocation has now reached 50%.
Distributors say the impact of this decision may take 2–3 days to reflect at the ground level.