Q13 · UPPSC current affairs · 8 September 2026 · News · LPG Refill Rules and Energy Administration

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Consider the following statements regarding LPG refill rules in India:1.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas directed public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to implement a compulsory 25-day refill booking gap for all domestic LPG consumers.2.Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) exclusively include private sector entities responsible for petroleum retail.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas directed OMCs to enforce a mandatory 25-day wait period between domestic LPG refill bookings. Statement 2 is incorrect because OMCs like IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL are state-owned enterprises, not exclusively private entities.

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