India’s LPG supply situation remains under control despite global tensions, with the government confirming that panic buying has reduced and deliveries have returned to normal levels across the country.
At a key inter-ministerial briefing, officials said there is no shortage at the ground level, even as concerns continue due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated that around 3.5 lakh domestic and commercial PNG connections have been activated in the last three weeks, helping ease pressure on LPG demand.
She admitted that LPG supply remains a “matter of concern” due to global disruptions but reassured that there is no “dry out” at distributorships. According to her, panic booking by consumers has significantly reduced, and delivery systems are functioning normally again.
In a major policy move, the government has decided that nearly 50% of commercial LPG supply will be placed under the control of state governments and Union Territories. States have been advised to prioritise essential sectors such as restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial canteens, food processing units, dairy services, community kitchens, and migrant worker support systems. So far, nearly 20 states and UTs have implemented this system, with about 15,800 tonnes of LPG already allocated.
Meanwhile, the government is closely monitoring international developments. Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been actively engaging with global leaders amid the crisis, including a recent conversation with Iran’s President, where he stressed the importance of peace, stability, and secure shipping routes.
On the logistics front, Rajesh Sinha, Special Secretary at the Ministry of Shipping, revealed that two LPG tankers carrying a combined 92,000 metric tonnes are currently passing through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Their safe passage is expected to further strengthen domestic supply in the coming days.
Officials indicated that the situation is being reviewed continuously, and more updates will be shared in upcoming briefings. The government has maintained that it is fully prepared to manage any disruptions and ensure uninterrupted supply of cooking gas to citizens.
