diff --git a/lua/oil/actions.lua b/lua/oil/actions.lua
index 6950dea..353ecda 100644
--- a/lua/oil/actions.lua
+++ b/lua/oil/actions.lua
@@ -84,4 +84,17 @@ M.toggle_hidden = {
   end,
 }
 
+M.refresh = {
+  desc = "Refresh directory",
+  callback = function()
+    if vim.bo.modified then
+      local ok, choice = pcall(vim.fn.confirm, "Discard changes?", "No\nYes")
+      if not ok or choice ~= 2 then
+        return
+      end
+    end
+    vim.cmd.edit({ bang = true })
+  end,
+}
+
 return M
diff --git a/lua/oil/config.lua b/lua/oil/config.lua
index 2be52f2..19fff9b 100644
--- a/lua/oil/config.lua
+++ b/lua/oil/config.lua
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ local default_config = {
     ["<C-h>"] = "actions.select_split",
     ["<C-p>"] = "actions.preview",
     ["<C-c>"] = "actions.close",
+    ["<C-l>"] = "actions.refresh",
     ["-"] = "actions.parent",
     ["_"] = "actions.open_cwd",
     ["`"] = "actions.cd",