LPG supply remains normal, over 54 lakh refills delivered in a day: Centre

Amid ongoing developments in West Asia, the Union government on Saturday assured that domestic LPG supply remains stable across the country, with over 54 lakh refills delivered on Friday.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said, “Yesterday, more than 54 lakh LPG refills were delivered. Delivery of domestic LPG cylinders is normal.”

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The Ministry added that there have been no reports of dry-outs at LPG distributorships, while online bookings have risen to 91 percent on an industry-wide basis.

To curb diversion at the distributor level, Delivery Authentication Code (DAC)-based deliveries have significantly increased from 53 percent in February 2026 to 84 percent on Friday.

The government also stated that all refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories. “The country is maintaining sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel. Domestic LPG production from refineries has been increased to support consumption,” the Ministry said.

Consumers have been prioritised, with 100 percent supplies ensured for domestic PNG and CNG transport. Supplies to industrial and commercial consumers connected to the grid are currently at 80 percent of their average consumption.

To check hoarding and black marketing, raids are being conducted across states and Union Territories. Around 2,900 raids have been carried out, resulting in the seizure of over 1,700 cylinders. Public sector oil marketing companies have also issued more than 390 show-cause notices to LPG distributorships so far.

The Ministry further clarified that all retail fuel outlets are functioning normally nationwide. It also highlighted that the government has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre.

Addressing concerns over panic buying, the Ministry said that rumours in some areas led to temporary crowding and higher-than-usual sales at certain outlets.

However, it reiterated that adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available across the country and urged the public not to believe misinformation.