The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas assured that LPG supply to households remains normal despite geopolitical issues. Online bookings have surged to 98%, ensuring no dry-outs at distributorships. Deliveries using Authentication Code have hit around 92%, curbing diversion at the distributor level.
About 4.58 lakh PNG connections have been gasified, with 5.1 lakh new registrations since March. States are advised to ease new PNG connections for domestic and commercial users. Commercial LPG is prioritized for hospitals, educational institutions, pharma, steel, and agriculture sectors.
Citizens are cautioned against panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG as the government ensures their availability. Digital booking platforms are encouraged for LPG consumers to avoid distributor visits. Auto LPG sales by public sector oil companies have surged, meeting the rising demand.
Enforcement actions are ongoing to deter hoarding and black marketing of LPG. PSU oil companies have intensified inspections and penalized distributorships. Citizens are urged to use alternative fuels like PNG, electric, or induction cooktops and conserve energy.
The government has implemented measures to enhance refinery production, extend booking intervals, and prioritize sectors for supply. Kerosene and coal are offered as alternative fuels to ease LPG demand. Coal India and Singareni Collieries are directed to supply additional coal to states for small and medium consumers.
