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.

Auto rickshaw operators in Bengaluru voiced grievances over erratic gas refills, with some waiting hours daily. This has fueled speculation of supply disruptions, hitting their income hard.

In response, the Civil Supplies Department highlighted robust supply chains. Official figures show consistent deliveries: 83 to 94 metric tons daily from April 2-6, averaging 83.58 tons. Major players including IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL are fully committed, countering dips from select private agencies.

“Supplies are sufficient; avoid panic buying,” the statement read, calling for disciplined station visits. Vigilant oversight ensures stability, with readiness for escalation.

Meanwhile, New Delhi rolled out revised LPG norms for industries. Secretary Mittal’s directive allocates 70% quota to industrial use, plus 10% bonus for PNG-adopting states. Key sectors get precedence, with caps on big users and mandatory PNG registrations for distributors.

Industries like steel and ceramics stand to gain, as quotas align with future consumption patterns through March 2026. This strategic pivot addresses broader energy challenges while stabilizing auto fuel in states like Karnataka.