Indian Oil tightens LPG refill rules in Punjab, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana users hit hard

Indian Oil Corporation has revised the interlocking period for LPG refill bookings in Punjab, affecting domestic consumers. According to new directions issued to gas agencies, beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) will now have to wait 20 days longer to book refills.

For PMUY consumers, the interlocking period for a 14.2 kg cylinder has been increased from 25 days to 45 days, while for a 5 kg cylinder, it has been fixed at 16 days.

For non-PMUY domestic users, the revised norms vary depending on the number of cylinders in the connection. Single-bottle consumers can now book a 14.2 kg cylinder after 25 days, while the gap for a 5 kg cylinder is 9 days and 18 days for a 10 kg cylinder.

For double-bottle (two-cylinder) connections, the interlocking period has been set at 35 days for 14.2 kg cylinders, 12 days for 5 kg cylinders, and 25 days for 10 kg cylinders.

Officials say the revised timelines aim to regulate consumption patterns and streamline LPG distribution.