Gas Cylinder Booking Rules Of 45 Days & 25 Days; How To Book Indane, Bharat Gas, HP Gas Via WhatsApp, SMS?

The rules for booking gas cylinders have been changed this month due to a supply shortage. The Middle East war has emerged as fatal for the global economy as oil and gas supplies are at risk at the chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz.

The government has revised LPG booking rules twice to tackle hoarding, surge in black market purchases and ensure proper allocation of gas cylinders to households.

New Gas Cylinder Booking Rules:

The government has announced a 45-days lock-in period for purchasing or refilling LPGs. However, this rule is only applicable for rural consumers.

Hence, the rule of 25-days lock-in period still applies to urban areas consumers. Earlier, the general gap to book a refill for LPG was 21 days but was changed after LPG prices were hiked on March 7th.

How To Book For LPG Refill At Bharat Gas?

BPCL has its customer services open 24x7 for LPG emergency, refill and other LPG-related queries. Here's where you can book for refill online:

IVRS Booking Number: Customers can call 7715012345 or 7718012345 from their registered mobile numbers to request for refill.

SMS Booking: Or you can send a message saying 'LPG' to 7715012345 or 7718012345 through your registered mobile number.

WhatsApp Booking: To book your LPG through WhatsApp, you have to first save BPCL Smartline number 1800224344 in your contacts. Then type a 'Hi' or 'Book' to this number on your WhatsApp app for initiating the booking.

Mobile App: You can also install Bharatgas application from Play Store. Log in the app using your registered mobile number and select the option 'Refill Cylinder' for further process.

Other Apps: Apart from BP, you can also book for refill through UMANG app, a government-backed unified app for all gas cylinders.

HP Gas Cylinder Refill Booking Options:

The process for HP Gas is also simple and quick.

IVRS Service: You can either dial 88888 23456 from your registered mobile number.

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Missed Call: Give a missed call on 94936 02222 to order for refill.

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WhatsApp: Send a quick "Hi" to 92222 01122 on your WhatsApp. Ensure the message is send through registered mobile number.

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Website: Visit the official website www.myhpgas.in to order for refill.

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Mobile Apps: You can also opt for refill of your desired HP Gas through applications like UMANG, Amazon Pay, Paytm, PhonePe and other BBPS-enabled apps.

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Customer Service Centres: The refill can also be done by visiting the nearby CSC centres for assistance.

Indane Gas refill booking options

For Indane Gas, you will have to follow process guided by Indian Oil Corporation.

SMS/IVRS Booking: Just like the above two methods, you can send "REFILL" or use the IVRS service at 7718955555 for Indane Gas from your registered mobile number.

Missed Call Booking: For Indane, give a missed call to 8454955555 via your registered mobile number to request for a refill.

WhatsApp Booking: From your registered mobile number, send a message titled "REFILL" to 7588888824.

Mobile App: The IndianOil ONE mobile application is available for refill as well.

Online Portal: Place your refill requests via the official portal https://cx.indianoil.in

Customer Helpline: Indian Oil's toll-free number is 1800-2333-555 available for feedback and customer support.

Emergency Helpline: However, just in case there is a graver emergency regards to LPG such as leakage or safety emergencies, consumers should contact the national LPG emergency number 1906.

Is There LPG Shortage?

As per the latest update by the government, LPG supply continues to be monitored in view of the prevailing geopolitical situation. They added that "No reported dry-outs at LPG distributorships."

There has been decline in booking LPGs with about 77 lakh bookings recorded on March 14th compared to 88.8 lakh bookings witnessed on March 13, 2026. However, the government also pointed out that online LPG cylinder bookings have increased to 87% from 84%.

States like Bihar, Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan have announced circulars related to allocation of non-domestic LPGs in-line with government guidelines.

"Commercial LPG cylinders have been placed at the disposal of State Governments for priority distribution and are now available to consumers in 30 States and UTs," the government said.

Use PNG Instead Of LPG?

Furthermore, the government has encouraged citizens to use alternate fuels such as PNG wherever possible.

Notably, priority sectors continue to receive protected gas supplies, including 100% supply to PNG and CNG, while supplies to industrial and commercial consumers are being regulated at about 80%.

It said, commercial LPG consumers in major cities and urban areas are encouraged to opt for PNG connections and may apply through email, letter or the customer portal of City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies.

LPG Prices In India:

14.2Kg LPG Cylinder Prices:

Now, LPG price in Delhi is increased by Rs 913 per litre compared to the previous Rs 853. Meanwhile, LPG price in Kolkata increased to Rs 939 from Rs 879. The financial hub, Mumbai, will now sell 14.2KG LPG at Rs 912.5 per cylinder compared to the previous price of Rs 852.5. In Chennai, LPG price has surged to Rs 928.5 per cylinder as against Rs 868.5 per cylinder.

19KG LPG Prices In India:

The biggest hike was in 19Kg LPG cylinders by Rs 114.5 each in these cities. Accordingly, 19Kg LPG price in Delhi is at Rs 1,883 per cylinder, compared to previous price of Rs 1,768.5 per cylinder.

In Kolkata, LPG price stood at Rs 1,990 per cylinder from Rs 1,875.5 per cylinder. In Mumbai, 19Kg LPG is priced at Rs 1,835 per cylinder as against Rs 1,720.5 per cylinder. Lastly, in Chennai, LPG price increased to Rs 2,043.5 per cylinder compared to Rs 1,929 per cylinder.