In a remarkable adaptation to global supply disruptions triggered by geopolitical unrest, domestic LPG bookings in India have reached 99% online, the government announced on Monday. Prioritizing households, authorities are navigating challenges to keep cooking gas flowing seamlessly.
MoPNG’s statement emphasized the role of DAC in achieving 92% authenticated deliveries, preventing misuse and ensuring efficient distribution. Many distributors extended operations into Sundays to honor delivery timelines for families.
Commercial supplies have recovered to nearly 70% of normal levels with extra allocations, while 5-kg free trade cylinders sales crossed 18.45 lakh units post-March 23, 2026. A tripartite committee from major oil PSUs is devising strategies in consultation with states.
The past week saw average daily sales of 7,000 MT commercial LPG. Auto LPG consumption is tilting towards PSUs, prompting supply hikes in key regions including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Rajasthan, and West Bengal.
PNG infrastructure expands rapidly with 4.93 lakh activations and over 5.51 lakh registrations since March 2026. Notably, around 39,200 users have transitioned from LPG to PNG through the mypngd.in portal by April 19.
Refineries run at peak output with sufficient crude reserves, maintaining petrol-diesel availability and elevating LPG production. These steps highlight India’s resilience in energy security amid international volatility.
