Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the government has intensified efforts to maintain stability in key sectors, delivering 1.43 crore domestic LPG cylinders in the last three days out of around 1.50 crore bookings. Despite geopolitical disruptions, domestic LPG supply remains a priority to ensure continuous availability without dry-outs at distributorships nationwide.
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas confirmed that 1.43 crore LPG cylinders were distributed in the past three days, nearly meeting the total bookings. The government highlighted the significant increase in online LPG cylinder bookings, reaching about 99% industry-wide within the last 24 hours, emphasizing secure and digital delivery mechanisms.
With a focus on preventing diversion at the distributor level, the government has scaled up Delivery Authentication Code (DAC)-based deliveries to approximately 96%. The DAC system sends codes to consumers’ registered mobile numbers for delivery verification, enhancing transparency and security in the supply chain.
In a strategic move, the government has capped total commercial LPG allocation at 70% of pre-crisis levels, with an additional 10% reform-based component. During the same period, sales included 1.57 lakh 5-kg FTL cylinders and approximately 9,200 cylinders distributed through 520 camps, ensuring continued access to commercial LPG.
Officials reported the sale of 19,372 metric tonnes of commercial LPG and around 649 metric tonnes of auto LPG by PSU oil marketing companies in the last three days. These measures are part of a coordinated strategy to ensure fuel security, sustain supply chains, and safeguard consumers amidst heightened geopolitical uncertainties.
