New Delhi, May 4 (BNP): The government has intensified enforcement measures to prevent hoarding and ensure smooth supply of cooking gas across the country, conducting more than 1,900 raids nationwide, even as LPG availability continues to remain stable amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, around 47 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on May 2 against bookings of approximately 47.4 lakh cylinders, indicating that supply levels are largely keeping pace with demand.
As part of its crackdown on irregularities, the government said penalties have been imposed on 349 LPG distributorships, while 74 distributorships have been suspended for violations related to stock management and distribution practices.
The ministry also confirmed that essential household energy supply remains uninterrupted. It stated that 100 percent supply is being maintained for domestic LPG, domestic PNG, and CNG used in transport.
However, it acknowledged that geopolitical developments have had some impact on overall supply chains, particularly in commercial segments. To address this, the allocation of commercial LPG has been restored to about 70 percent of pre-crisis levels.
In addition, public sector oil marketing companies sold around 11,082 metric tonnes of auto LPG since April, while targeted distribution efforts continue to ensure availability of smaller cylinders, especially for vulnerable and migrant populations.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways also assured that maritime operations remain stable. It confirmed that an LPG shipment carrying over 46,000 metric tonnes successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz without incident.
Officials further stated that all Indian seafarers in the region are safe, with no incidents reported involving Indian-flagged vessels in the past 24 hours. Port operations across the country continue to function normally.
Overall, authorities emphasised that while global geopolitical tensions persist, domestic LPG supply chains remain well-managed and stable through coordinated monitoring and enforcement efforts.
