LPG gas cylinders home delivery 2026: who has the obligation to distribute them and in which territories

Key data

Any domestic consumer using LPG cylinders has the legal right to receive them at their home without having to travel. The Resolution of June 3, 2026 from the General Directorate of Energy Policy and Mines updates the three-year list of wholesale operators obligated to guarantee that service, effective from June 23, 2026.

The criterion for designating the obligated operator in each territory is clear: it falls on the wholesaler with the largest market share in each geographic area. It does not entail substantial changes compared to the previous period, except for the consolidation of the change in Ceuta and Melilla.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution sets the three-year list of wholesale operators of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) that have the legal obligation to provide the home delivery service for cylinders. The assignment is made by territories, and in each one it falls on the operator with the largest market share.

The obligation covers exclusively cylinders of between 8 and 20 kilograms, which are those for typical domestic use. The consumer's right is clear: they can demand delivery at their home without needing to go to a sales or distribution point.

The resolution does not introduce substantial changes to the public service obligation model compared to the previous three-year period. The only real change is the consolidation of Gasib in Ceuta and Melilla, which had already been operating following the acquisition of Atlas SA in 2024 and which is now formalized in the official list.

Economic and operational impact

For the three designated operators, the home supply obligation implies maintaining an active logistics network capable of serving orders at the consumer's home throughout their assigned territory. This entails continuous operational costs for transport, personnel and route management that cannot be passed on to the consumer by refusing the service.

For Gasib, the consolidation in Ceuta and Melilla means formally assuming the obligations it had already been exercising de facto since the acquisition of Atlas SA in 2024. From an operational standpoint, it should not entail a drastic change, but it does imply full and direct legal responsibility for any breach of the home delivery service in those autonomous cities.

For domestic consumers, the resolution strengthens their position: they have an identified operator and legally obligated in each territory to which they can direct complaints if the home delivery service is not provided correctly.

The resolution does not publish market share data or economic amounts associated with the obligation. The direct economic impact for the end consumer is the guarantee of access to the service without travel costs.

Who does it affect?

• Domestic consumers of LPG cylinders throughout Spain: have the legal right to home delivery without needing to travel.
• Repsol Butano: obligated to guarantee home supply on the Mainland and Balearic Islands.
• Disa Gas: obligated in the Canary Islands archipelago.
• Gasib Sociedad Ibérica de Gas Licuado: obligated in Ceuta and Melilla, replacing Atlas SA since the 2024 acquisition.
• Other wholesale LPG operators that have not been designated: do not have this legal obligation of home supply in any territory.
• Distributors and retail resellers working with obligated operators: must understand the legal framework to properly manage consumer complaints.

Practical example

A resident of Melilla who uses 12.5 kg butane cylinders for heating calls Gasib to request home delivery. Gasib, as the designated operator in Ceuta and Melilla, is legally obligated to attend to that request and deliver the cylinder to the consumer's home. It cannot refuse or redirect them to a pickup point.

Until the formalization of this resolution, the obligated operator in those cities was Atlas SA. Following the acquisition of Atlas SA by Gasib in 2024, the 2026 resolution officially consolidates that change: any complaint for lack of home delivery service in Ceuta or Melilla must now be directed to Gasib Sociedad Ibérica de Gas Licuado, not Atlas SA.

On the Mainland, the same right applies against Repsol Butano, and in the Canary Islands against Disa Gas. If any of these operators refuses to carry out home delivery of a cylinder of between 8 and 20 kg, the consumer can invoke this resolution to demand compliance with the legal obligation.

What should companies do now?

1. If you are Gasib or manage its operations in Ceuta and Melilla: verify that all customer service, logistics and complaint management processes are updated under the new legal name. Atlas SA is no longer the obligated operator; Gasib assumes full responsibility from June 23, 2026.
2. If you are Repsol Butano or Disa Gas: the resolution confirms the continuity of your obligation. Review that home supply protocols for cylinders of 8 to 20 kg remain active and properly documented.
3. If you are a retail distributor or LPG reseller: update your information about the obligated wholesale operator in your territory, especially if you operate in Ceuta or Melilla, where the legal contact has changed from Atlas SA to Gasib.
4. If you are a domestic consumer or manage consumer complaints: identify the obligated operator in your territory (Repsol Butano on Mainland and Balearic Islands, Disa Gas in Canary Islands, Gasib in Ceuta and Melilla) and direct any supply incident directly to that operator, which is legally obligated to respond.
5. For all LPG sector operators: consult the complete resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-13564) to verify the exact terms of the obligation and assigned territories.

Official source

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-13564