LPG Supply Remains Stable

New Delhi, April 27: India’s domestic LPG supply remained steady, with over 51.8 lakh cylinders delivered on Saturday and no reports of shortages at retail outlets, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

The government highlighted rising digital adoption, with online LPG bookings reaching 98% and authentication code-based deliveries touching around 94%, aimed at curbing diversion and improving transparency in distribution.

Piped natural gas (PNG) rollout continues to gain traction, with 5.45 lakh connections activated since March and infrastructure ready for an additional 2.62 lakh connections. More than 42,500 consumers have voluntarily shifted from LPG to PNG via the MYPNGD portal.

Commercial LPG demand remains robust, with 9,131 metric tonnes sold on Saturday, taking total monthly sales to 1,64,655 metric tonnes, equivalent to over 86.66 lakh 19-kg cylinders.

Authorities have intensified enforcement to check black marketing and hoarding, conducting over 2,100 raids nationwide. Public sector oil companies have also tightened oversight, imposing penalties on 310 LPG distributorships and suspending 70 agencies so far.

Despite global supply concerns linked to developments around the Strait of Hormuz, the government reiterated that domestic LPG supply has been prioritised. Refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and local LPG production has been ramped up to meet demand.

Consumers have been advised to avoid panic buying, rely on official communication channels, and use digital platforms for LPG bookings to ensure smooth distribution.