New Delhi, April 10: India’s domestic LPG supply chain remains resilient, with over 51.5 lakh cylinders delivered on April 8, despite ongoing disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis, according to an official statement.
Digital adoption continues to strengthen, with nearly 98% of LPG bookings now made online. Delivery Authentication Code (DAC)-based distribution has reached around 92%, aimed at curbing diversion at the distributor level. Notably, no supply shortages (“dry-outs”) have been reported across distributorships.
Supply support for vulnerable segments has also improved, with over 1.06 lakh 5 kg LPG cylinders—primarily used by migrant workers—sold daily, compared to a February average of 77,000. Since March 23, cumulative sales have reached approximately 10 lakh units.
Public sector oil companies, including Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, have intensified compliance measures. Over 1,870 show-cause notices have been issued, with penalties imposed on 189 distributors and 53 distributorships suspended to ensure supply integrity.
A joint coordination mechanism involving executive directors from these companies is working with state authorities and industry stakeholders to streamline commercial LPG distribution. On the commercial front, around 6,711 metric tonnes of LPG were supplied on Wednesday alone, taking total distribution since March 14 to nearly 99,796 metric tonnes.
The government has also encouraged a shift to piped natural gas (PNG), with over 18,000 consumers surrendering LPG connections via the MYPNGD portal. States have been advised to accelerate PNG adoption for both domestic and commercial users.
Operationally, all refineries are running at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, ensuring sufficient availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG. Domestic LPG production has been ramped up to meet rising demand.
Additionally, the government has expanded commercial LPG allocation to 70% of pre-March 2026 consumption levels for multiple industrial sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, polymers, agriculture, and steel.
Authorities have urged consumers to avoid panic buying and unnecessary bookings, while promoting digital platforms for seamless access to LPG services.
