70% of crude import coming from outside Strait of Hormuz: Petroleum Ministry

The Government of India has assured citizens that fuel availability remains stable amid the evolving situation in West Asia, with refineries operating at high capacity and adequate stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG maintained across the country.

During a media briefing, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas outlined the measures being taken to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG in the context of the evolving situation in West Asia.

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Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said, “India’s crude supply is secure and about 70 percent of the country’s crude import is now coming from outside the Strait of Hormuz.”

All domestic refineries are functioning at high capacity with sufficient crude inventories, while petrol and diesel stocks are being maintained at adequate levels. Domestic LPG production has also been increased to support consumption needs, it said.

The government has formed an inter-ministerial Joint Working Group to ensure the availability of petrochemical feedstock for critical sectors including pharmaceuticals, chemicals and paints. Since June 1, 2026, more than 7,630 metric tonnes of C3-C4 molecules and over 6,230 metric tonnes of Butyl Acrylate have been supplied by refineries to these industries.

“All Retail outlets are operating normally across the country,” she said.

On natural gas supply, the Joint Secretary said priority is being given to domestic PNG consumers, CNG transport and urea plants. Gas supplies to other industrial and commercial sectors have also been enhanced.

LPG supply to households continues to be prioritised. The government said no dry-outs have been reported at LPG distributors, while online LPG cylinder bookings have reached nearly 99%. In the last three days, around 1.47 crore LPG cylinders were delivered against bookings of about 1.36 crore cylinders.

On the maritime front, the government said Indian ports remain operational without congestion. The LNG carrier DISHA safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz on June 15 carrying around 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG cargo bound for Dahej and is expected to arrive on June 19.