Over 14.3 lakh 5-kg FTL cylinders sold since March 23: Govt

The Centre on Tuesday informed that over 14.3 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders have been sold since March 23.

Amid the evolving West Asia situation, the Government of India remained actively engaged in ensuring and seamless functioning across key sectors.

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Sharing an update on the current fuel supply situation, outlining measures being undertaken to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG amid the ongoing developments affecting the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said despite the ongoing geopolitical situation, the Government has ensured that 100 per cent supply is being made to Domestic LPG, Domestic PNG and CNG (Transport).

“For commercial LPG, priority has been given to hospitals, educational institutions. Besides this, priority has also been given to pharma, steel, automobile, seed, agriculture, etc. In addition to this, supply of 5 Kg FTL to migrant labourers is also doubled based on average daily supply on 2nd and 3rd March 2026,” the Ministry stated.

It further said the Government has already implemented several rationalisation measures on both the supply and demand side, including enhancing refinery production, increasing the booking interval from 21 to 25 days in urban areas and up to 45 days in rural areas and prioritizing sectors for supply.

On Domestic LPG supply status, the Ministry said, “LPG supply continues to be affected by the prevailing geopolitical situation. No dry-outs have been reported at LPG distributorships. Online LPG bookings increased to 98 per cent across the industry basis yesterday.”

“The Government of India vide letter dated 06.04.2026 has conveyed that daily quantity of 5 Kg FTL cylinders in each State available for disbursal to migrant labourers is being doubled based on the average daily supply (Number of cylinders) to migrant labourers during 2nd-3rd March 2026 beyond the limit of 20% mentioned in letter dated 21.03.2026. These 5 Kg FTL cylinders will be at disposal of the State Government for supplying only to migrant labourers in their State with assistance of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs),” it said.

“Since 23rd March 2026, more than 14.3 Lakh – 5 Kg FTL cylinders have been sold. On 13.04.2026, about 1.1 Lakh – 5 Kg FTL Cylinders were sold across the country against a daily average of 77000 in the month of February 2026,” the Ministry informed.

A three-member committee of Executive Directors from IOCL, HPCL and BPCL is coordinating with State authorities and industry bodies to plan commercial LPG distribution.

“A total of 1,31,645 MT (Equivalent to more than 69.28 Lakh of 19 Kg LPG Cylinders) of Commercial LPG has been sold since 14th March 2026. On 13.04.2026, 8661 MT of Commercial LPG (Equivalent to more than 4.5 Lakh – 19 Kg cylinders) was sold,” the Ministry further said.