CHENNAI: The waiting period for getting a domestic LPG refill has increased unofficially, as the gap between getting refills widening to nearly 50 days in a few parts of the city - this includes the compulsory 25-30 days booking gap between deliveries followed by the delivery time of 15-20 days. The supply of LPG cylinders to domestic consumers has been impacted for the past three weeks due to the Gulf war, and the situation has now escalated, severely affecting thousands of households. As a result, many consumers who booked their cylinders 15-20 days ago are flocking to agency offices to collect cylinders directly. “The gap between two cylinders is now nearly 50 to 55 days. For a family of four, one cylinder lasts a maximum of 30 to 35 days.

Source: Indian Express April 08, 2026 08:21 UTC