Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries have continued smoothly, with over 51.5 lakh cylinders delivered on April 8, despite supply disruptions due to the West Asia crisis. Online LPG bookings have surged to nearly 98%, and there have been no reports of dry-outs at distributorships.
More than 1.06 lakh 5 kg LPG cylinders, primarily used by migrant workers, were sold nationwide, exceeding the daily average of 77,000 in February. Since March 23, approximately 10 lakh 5 kg LPG cylinders have been sold. Public sector oil companies have intensified surprise inspections, issuing over 1,870 show-cause notices, penalizing 189 LPG distributorships, and suspending 53 distributorships.
A committee comprising Executive Directors from Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is collaborating with State authorities and industry bodies to strategize commercial LPG distribution. On Wednesday alone, around 6,711 metric tonnes of commercial LPG were sold, equivalent to over 3.5 lakh 19 kg cylinders, bringing the total to 99,796 metric tonnes since March 14.
More than 18,000 Piped Natural Gas consumers have surrendered their LPG connections through the MYPNGD.in website. States have been advised to streamline new PNG connections for both domestic and commercial consumers. 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 domestic demand.
Efforts are underway by the government to maintain petrol, diesel, and LPG availability. Citizens are urged against panic buying of fuel and unnecessary LPG bookings. Digital modes for LPG cylinder bookings are recommended, and unnecessary visits to LPG distributors should be avoided unless essential. Additionally, the government has extended the commercial LPG limit increase to 70% of the pre-March 2026 bulk consumption level to industrial units in various sectors.
