In a strong rebuttal to supply chain jitters triggered by Middle East unrest, India’s petroleum ministry announced the seamless delivery of 50.8 lakh household LPG cylinders and 73,000-plus 5-kg refills on Tuesday. Retail outlets report zero shortages, affirming the nation’s cooking gas infrastructure holds firm.
Digital adoption is accelerating: online LPG bookings spiked 99 percent, while OTP-verified deliveries rose 94 percent at distributor ends, slashing fraud risks. April has seen auto LPG sales average 353 metric tons daily— a 100 percent leap from the 177 metric tons in early 2023 months.
Commercial sector demand boomed too, with Tuesday’s 8,838 MT sales equating to 4.65 lakh 19-kg cylinders. Monthly totals stand at 1,84,043 MT, or nearly 97 lakh cylinders. Fuel prices for petrol and diesel are stable, backed by sufficient reserves everywhere.
Crackdowns on irregularities are relentless. Tuesday’s 2,200+ raids led to 325 fines, 72 suspensions, fresh penalties on nine distributors, and show-cause notices to 54. Over 42,950 PNG users surrendering LPG links online further balances the load.
As Hormuz Strait risks loom, proactive measures ensure uninterrupted LPG and petroleum supplies. The public is advised against hoarding fueled by rumors—stick to verified channels. Embrace app-based bookings for hassle-free refills, proving India’s energy resilience amid global volatility.
