India's Oil Marketing Companies Poised to Change LPG Booking Rules Amid West Asia Conflict

The global energy sector is facing supply shortages and delivery delays due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In response, India has made significant changes to cushion the LPG supply shortage crisis.

Oil marketing companies like Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL are likely discussing new rules related to LPG cylinders delivery. An announcement is expected in May 2026, which will change the current scenario of monthly booking and delivery process of LPG.

The revision in LPG prices across India from May 1, 2026 is a major expectation. Since the US-Israel-Iran war, Indian oil companies have hiked LPG cylinder price by Rs 60 for 14.2KG cylinders across the country.

Furthermore, expectations are that the companies could change the lock-in period for booking LPG cylinders from the current 25-day gap between bookings. An OTP-based delivery system is expected to be permanent.