In a strategic announcement, the Centre has broadened enhanced LPG supply limits to over 20 key sectors including pharma, steel, ceramics, glass, and aerosols, allowing them to procure up to 70% of their March 2026 pre-level wholesale volumes. This comes with a collective daily cap of 200 metric tons per region.
A standout initiative targets migrant laborers: 5-kg FTL cylinder availability has been doubled, driving average daily sales to 1.1 lakh from February’s 77,000 figure. Cumulative sales since late March stand at 8.9 lakh units.
Commercial LPG off-take hit 6,646 metric tons on Tuesday, part of 93,085 tons sold since March 14. This translates to millions of 19-kg equivalents. Coordination efforts by a special panel of oil majors with local authorities ensure smooth supply chains.
Household consumers face no disruptions—Tuesday saw 53.5 lakh domestic cylinders dispatched. Digital adoption is soaring: 95% bookings online, 91% DAC-verified deliveries minimizing fraud. Refineries hum at peak output, crude stocks robust, and fuel inventories ample nationwide.
Authorities emphasize sustained efforts to secure petrol, diesel, and LPG availability. Public appeals focus on rational purchasing via apps, avoiding rushes to distributors unless essential, to prevent artificial scarcities.
