Rural LPG gas consumers in Bihar have received significant relief. They will no longer have to wait 45 days for an LPG cylinder. According to a new order from the Ministry of Petroleum, cylinders will now be available in rural areas every 25 days via OTP-based booking.

Previously, urban areas received gas cylinders within 25 days, while rural consumers faced a 45-day waiting period. This dual system had caused considerable dissatisfaction among rural residents and homemakers. Sudesh Mishra, operator of Maa Jagdambe HP Gas Rural Distributor Kamtaul, provided details about this new arrangement.

The Ministry of Petroleum changed this rule after international supply normalized. In March 2026, uncertainties regarding fuel supply arose due to conflicts in Iran-America and West Asia. To tackle potential crises and hoarding, the government had implemented a 45-day booking rule for rural areas. Now, with international supply back to normal, the ministry has abolished this old rule with immediate effect.

Following this government decision, the rules for both urban and rural areas have become uniform, bringing a sigh of relief to rural homemakers. As soon as the new system was implemented, agencies began the cylinder distribution process based on the 25-day standard, ensuring timely gas availability for consumers.