Delivery authentication code (DAC)-based LPG gas deliveries have surged to over 94.5%, aiming to curb diversion, as per government reports. Online bookings for LPG cylinders have also risen to nearly 99% industry-wide.
Since April 1, 2026, sales of 18.63 Lakh 5-kg FTL cylinders have been recorded, with around 80,000 small cylinders sold nationwide on Friday. Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) have conducted over 8,770 awareness camps for 5-kg FTL cylinders since April 3, 2026, resulting in the sale of more than 1,38,000 cylinders.
The Petroleum Ministry disclosed that on Friday alone, 5,717 5-kg FTLs were sold through over 230 camps. In April up to the 24th, a total of 1,55,524 MT of commercial LPG has been sold, equivalent to over 81.85 lakh 19-kg LPG cylinders.
Notably, over 5.36 lakh PNG connections have been gasified since March 2026, with infrastructure developed for an additional 2.61 lakh connections, bringing the total to 7.97 lakh connections. The ministry also reported that more than 6.05 Lakh customers have registered for new connections, and over 42,280 PNG consumers have surrendered their LPG connections via MYPNGD.in website by April 24.
Consumers are assured of 100% supplies for domestic PNG and CNG-Transport. Fertiliser plants now receive approximately 95% of their six-month average gas allocation. Moreover, gas supply to industrial and commercial sectors, including CGD networks, has been boosted to up to 80%.
City gas distribution (CGD) entities are directed to prioritize PNG connections for commercial establishments like hotels, restaurants, and canteens across all their GAs to address concerns about commercial LPG availability. CGD companies, including IGL, MGL, GAIL Gas, and BPCL, are offering incentives for domestic and commercial PNG connections. States/UTs and Central Ministries have been urged to expedite approvals for expanding CGD networks.
