New Delhi, April 25: India’s LPG ecosystem is witnessing increased efficiency and transparency, with delivery authentication code (DAC)-based cylinder distribution crossing 94.5%, the government said. Online LPG bookings have also surged to nearly 99% across the industry, reflecting rapid digital adoption.
The uptake of smaller cylinders continues to rise, with over 18.63 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders sold since April 1, including around 80,000 units on Friday alone. Public sector oil marketing companies have intensified outreach, organising more than 8,770 awareness camps since April 3, facilitating the sale of over 1.38 lakh cylinders.
Commercial LPG demand remains strong, with 1,55,524 metric tonnes sold in April (till April 24), equivalent to over 81.85 lakh 19-kg cylinders.
Parallelly, piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure expansion is accelerating. Since March 2026, over 5.36 lakh PNG connections have been activated, with infrastructure ready for an additional 2.61 lakh connections, taking the total to 7.97 lakh. Over 6.05 lakh new customers have registered for connections, while more than 42,280 users have voluntarily surrendered LPG connections via the MYPNGD portal.
To ensure uninterrupted supply, authorities have prioritised 100% allocation to domestic PNG and CNG transport segments. Gas allocation to fertiliser plants has been increased to around 95% of their six-month average consumption, while supply to industrial and commercial users has been enhanced up to 80%.
City gas distribution (CGD) entities—including Indraprastha Gas Limited, Mahanagar Gas Limited, GAIL Gas and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited—have been directed to prioritise PNG connections for commercial establishments such as hotels and restaurants. These companies are also offering incentives to accelerate adoption.
The government has urged states and central ministries to expedite approvals for expanding CGD networks, aiming to strengthen energy access and reduce dependence on commercial LPG across sectors.
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