As Middle East conflicts cast shadows on global energy markets, India’s government has reaffirmed robust domestic fuel availability. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated Thursday that all petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies are stable, countering any fears of disruption.
A single-day record was set on April 22 with 5.2 million-plus household LPG cylinders delivered nationwide. Digital adoption is at peak levels: 98 percent bookings online and 94 percent DAC-verified deliveries, streamlining the process and boosting trust.
The migrant-focused 5-kg cylinder program, started April 1, has sold 1.7 million units, backed by 8,200+ awareness drives across states. This targeted effort eases burdens on daily wagers and transient laborers.
Diversification efforts shine through with 518,000 PNG connections live since March and 587,000 new users registered. An impressive 41,000+ switched from LPG, embracing piped gas for reliability and eco-friendliness.
Full supply continuity for household LPG, PNG, and transport CNG persists. Commercial cylinders prioritize hospitals, education, pharma, auto, and farming sectors, while 5-kg stocks for migrants ramp up.
Crackdown on irregularities intensified: 150,000+ inspections led to 66,000 cylinder seizures, 1,100 FIRs, 255 arrests. Oil majors penalized 298 distributors with fines and halted 70 supplies.
Avoid hoarding, urged the ministry—stocks are plentiful. Rely on verified info, book via apps, explore PNG or induction cooking. On the safety front, despite Gulf ship attacks, all Indian seafarers are secure; 2,680 safely home, 65 just yesterday.
Vigilant oversight safeguards India’s energy chain, sea routes, and nationals abroad, ready for any escalation.
