The Centre has increased the daily provision of 5 kg LPG cylinders to each state for distribution to migrant laborers. This decision comes after the average daily supply to migrant laborers during March 2-3, 2026, exceeded the 20% limit set earlier. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that these cylinders will be available to state governments solely for migrant laborers with the help of public sector oil companies.
Since March 23, approximately 7.8 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders have been sold. On Monday alone, over 1.06 lakh 5 kg cylinders were sold nationwide, a significant increase from the daily average of 7,7000 in February.
Public sector oil companies have conducted about 1,300 awareness camps for 5 kg cylinders in the last four days, resulting in the sale of more than 10,000 cylinders. Despite geopolitical challenges affecting overall LPG supply, domestic LPG cylinders remain unaffected, with no reported shortages at distributorships.
Online LPG bookings have surged to 96% of the total, while DAC-based deliveries have risen to around 90% to prevent diversion. Commercial LPG allocation has been raised to approximately 70% of pre-crisis levels, including the 10% form-linked allocation.
