All retail outlets are functioning normally with ample stocks of petrol and diesel to meet the country’s demand, as confirmed by the government. Refineries are running at high capacity levels with sufficient crude inventories despite isolated panic buying incidents fueled by rumors. The government emphasizes the uninterrupted supply of domestic PNG and CNG transport at 100% and sustains industrial and commercial consumer supply at around 80% to support economic activities.
The government has introduced the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Order, 2026, to expedite nationwide pipeline expansion for PNG networks and mitigate land access delays. Notably, a new single-day record of 9,046 PNG connections was established across 110 geographical areas, with entities like IGL and GAIL offering incentives to support this growth. Additionally, the DDA in Delhi has allowed 24/7 pipeline laying and waived road restoration charges to facilitate the process.
To streamline processes, the Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organisation (PESO) has been instructed to resolve CGD applications within 10 days, while the PNGRB has mandated prioritized connections for residential schools, hostels, and community kitchens to be completed within five days. The commercial LPG allocation to States/UTs has been raised to 50%, with a focus on essential sectors like restaurants, dhabas, hotels, and 5kg FTL cylinders for migrant laborers.
Under the Essential Commodities Act, authorities conducted over 2,700 raids in a day, seizing 2,000 cylinders and taking legal action against malpractices. To address LPG demand, an additional 48,000 KL of kerosene has been allocated to states, and increased coal allotments have been ordered by the Union Ministry of Coal for small and medium consumers seeking alternative energy sources. Moreover, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has extended the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for five years beyond March 31, 2026, with a budget of Rs 1,800 crore.
