Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries are operating normally without any reported dry-outs at distributorships despite disruptions in LPG supply due to the current geopolitical situation. Over 4.05 lakh PNG connections have been converted, with an additional 4.41 lakh customers registering for new connections. Consumers are being advised to consider alternative fuels like PNG and electric cooktops and to conserve energy during this period.
Online LPG bookings have surged by 98%, with Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based deliveries increasing to 92% to prevent diversion at distributorship levels. The government is ensuring priority supply of domestic LPG and PNG, especially to essential institutions like hospitals and schools. Enforcement actions are ongoing nationwide to combat hoarding and black marketing of LPG, with over 3800 raids conducted and 450 cylinders seized recently.
Public sector oil marketing companies have ramped up surprise inspections, issuing over 2100 show-cause notices, penalizing 204 LPG distributorships, and suspending 53 distributorships. More than 18,000 PNG consumers have voluntarily surrendered their LPG connections through the MYPNGD.in website. Refineries are operating at full capacity with ample crude inventories, ensuring sufficient stocks of petrol, diesel, and increased domestic LPG production to meet demand.
The government is emphasizing the availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG, urging citizens to refrain from panic buying and unnecessary bookings. The commercial LPG limit increase to 70% of pre-March 2026 bulk consumption will extend to industrial units in various sectors like pharma, food, agriculture, and more.
