Average auto LPG sales by public sector oil companies have increased to 282 metric tonnes (MT) per day this April from 177 MT per day in February, ensuring stable supply for both the transport and domestic sectors, as per the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Since March 14, a total of 1,34,226 metric tonnes of commercial LPG have been sold, including over 8000 MT of auto LPG. Moreover, more than 14.6 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders, commonly used by migrant laborers, have been sold since March 23.
A committee comprising Executive Directors from IOCL, HPCL, and BPCL is working with state authorities and industry bodies to strategize commercial LPG distribution. Since March 2026, approximately 4.5 lakh PNG connections have been gasified, with an additional 5 lakh customers registering for new connections. Additionally, over 34,200 PNG consumers have surrendered LPG connections via MYPNGD.in, aligning with the government’s push for natural gas adoption amidst disruptions in LPG imports due to the Middle East conflict.
To combat hoarding and black marketing of LPG, enforcement actions are ongoing nationwide. On Tuesday alone, more than 2,100 raids were conducted, resulting in the seizure of about 450 cylinders. Public sector oil marketing companies are intensifying surprise inspections, penalizing 237 LPG distributorships, and suspending 58 others. Despite geopolitical challenges, the government is prioritizing domestic LPG and PNG supply, especially for critical sectors like hospitals and educational institutions.
Citizens are urged to refrain from panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG, relying solely on official sources for information. The government advises LPG consumers to utilize digital booking platforms and minimize visits to distributors. Refineries are operating at full capacity with ample crude inventories, ensuring sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel. Domestic LPG production from refineries has been ramped up to meet local demand.
Efforts are underway to maintain the availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG, emphasizing against panic purchases and unnecessary bookings. The government has extended the commercial LPG limit increase to 70% of pre-March 2026 bulk consumption levels to industrial units in various sectors like pharma, food, polymer, agriculture, packaging, and more.
