More than 55,000 PNG connections have been established in 110 areas in the past five days, with over 4.3 lakh 5 kg FTL cylinders sold since March 23. States and UTs have been offered an additional 10% allocation of commercial LPG linked to the shift from LPG to PNG, with more allocations suggested for reform-oriented states.
Currently, eight states/UTs are benefiting from the extra allocation, while applications from three other states are being reviewed. All refineries are running at full capacity, maintaining ample crude inventories, and ensuring sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel. Domestic LPG production has been ramped up to support local consumption.
Retail outlets nationwide are functioning normally, with no changes in petrol and diesel prices. The government has advised against believing rumors and urged state governments to provide accurate information through regular press updates. Priority allocation includes 100% supply to domestic PNG and CNG, while industrial and commercial consumers connected to the grid receive around 80% of average consumption.
States/UTs are adhering to government guidelines for non-domestic LPG allocation, with commercial entities uplifting 60,370 MT since March 14. Urea plant supply remains steady at 70–75% of the last six-month average consumption, with additional LNG and RLNG sources secured to maintain pipeline operations.
