LPG Supply Uninterrupted; Domestic Production Rises 30% Amid Global Energy Concerns

New Delhi, March 13: Amid rising global energy concerns triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Friday assured that the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to households across the country remains uninterrupted.

According to Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) in the Petroleum Ministry, domestic production of LPG has increased by 30 per cent compared to March 5, as refineries ramp up output to strengthen supply and ensure adequate availability.

“Uninterrupted supply to domestic households has been ensured. Similarly, LPG supplies are also being provided to hospitals and educational institutions,” Sharma said. “Domestic production of LPG has increased by 30 per cent as of today. Compared to March 5, our refineries are currently producing 30 per cent more LPG.”

The ministry also stated that commercial LPG cylinders have been placed at the disposal of state governments to facilitate priority distribution. States have been requested to determine priority criteria to ensure the cylinders reach essential sectors and intended consumers efficiently.

In addition to boosting LPG production, the central government has approved an extra allocation of 48,000 kilolitres of kerosene over the regular quota. State governments have been asked to identify specific distribution points within their districts to facilitate its supply.

“The states have been requested to identify specific locations within their districts for the distribution of kerosene—specifically the additional allocation of 48,000 KL that the Government of India has sanctioned over and above the regular quota,” Sharma said.

As part of broader contingency measures, Coal India has also been directed to ensure adequate coal supply to small and medium consumers to help activate alternative fuel options where necessary.

Sharma urged citizens to remain calm and avoid panic booking of LPG cylinders, stressing that the government has taken adequate steps to maintain stable supplies.

Earlier on Thursday, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured Parliament that India’s energy supplies remain secure despite global disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Puri said the government has implemented multiple measures to safeguard the country’s energy security and ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products, cooking gas, and natural gas.

In a post on X, the minister reiterated that India’s energy imports continue to flow through alternative routes.

“Despite the current geopolitical situation involving major energy producers, our energy imports are secure and continue to flow from different sources using non-Hormuz routes. We are comfortably placed and able to meet the energy requirements of our citizens,” Puri said.

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