The LPG shortage in India, driven by geopolitical tensions, has led to a controversial refill policy that favors urban households over rural ones. Under the new rules, urban households can book a refill every 25 days, while rural households are forced to wait 45 days. This policy fails to recognize that 61% of rural households depend on LPG as their primary cooking fuel, with significant regional disparities in usage. For instance, 91.7% of households in rural Telangana rely on LPG, compared to just 30.6% in rural Chhattisgarh. The extended wait for refills disproportionately impacts rural women, who often lack alternative energy sources and face increased labor costs when resorting to traditional fuels. The policy creates a 20-day gap in energy access, reflecting a hierarchy that prioritizes urban convenience over rural needs. Furthermore, the assumption that rural households can easily revert to traditional fuels ignores the health risks associated with such practices, which are linked to 600,000 annual deaths among Indian women due to household air pollution. This situation highlights the urgent need for policies that address the unique challenges faced by rural households, particularly women, in accessing clean and reliable energy.