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New Delhi, Bureau.The Central Government has taken a very tough step to curb the increasing shortage of domestic gas cylinders and black marketing in the country. Now you will not be able to book gas cylinder whenever you want. the government has LPG refill booking By changing the time limit by increasing it from 21 days. 25 days Is done. This simply means that once you book a cylinder, you will have to wait for a mandatory minimum of 25 days to book the next cylinder. This new rule has been implemented with immediate effect.
Control on hoarding: Government keeps a close eye on suspicious bookings
The government has been receiving complaints for quite some time that some consumers are booking cylinders ahead of time despite not needing it. The investigation revealed that people who earlier used to use a cylinder on an average of 55 days, were now re-booking within just 15 to 18 days. Such cylinders were often being used for commercial purposes or black marketing at high prices. This new time limit (Lock-in Period) will crack down on those who are hoarding gas.
Why was this decision necessary? The needy should get priority
Gas shortage often occurs during festival and wedding seasons, due to which poor and middle class families have to face a lot of trouble. The government believes that increasing the booking period will reduce the artificial demand in the market. This will balance the gas distribution system and those needy customers whose stock is about to run out will be able to get cylinders on priority basis.
Refineries got ‘booster dose’, orders to increase production
Not only changing the rules, the government is also strengthening the supply side. Oil Ministry IOC, BPCL and HPCL Strict instructions have been given to major oil refineries to increase the production of LPG. The government aims to ensure that despite fluctuations in crude oil prices in the international market, there should be no reduction in gas supply on the domestic front.
What will be the impact on the general public? no need to panic
Will this rule affect the kitchen budget or work of common housewives? Experts believe that in a typical Indian family (4-5 members), one cylinder lasts for at least 30 to 45 days. In such a situation, this restriction of 25 days will not bother the common consumers. This rule is mainly to stop those who try to book multiple cylinders in the same month in an irregular manner.