No LPG Supply Shortage in India Amid Regional Concerns
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has assured that there are no current LPG supply shortages in India, despite ongoing regional concerns. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma highlighted that domestic supply and cylinder distribution are proceeding as scheduled. The ministry has also reported significant progress in digital services, with a majority of bookings now online. Additionally, the government is taking steps to stabilize the market by increasing commercial LPG availability and expanding the PNG network, resulting in the establishment of over 125,000 new connections in recent weeks. Read on to learn more about the current status and government initiatives.
| Mar 19, 2026, 17:32 IST
Current LPG Supply Status in India
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas emphasized on Thursday that there is currently no LPG distributor in the country facing a supply shortage, with domestic supply and cylinder distribution continuing as scheduled. During an inter-ministerial briefing regarding recent developments in West Asia, Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma stated that while the overall regional situation remains concerning, services for domestic consumers are stable and uninterrupted.
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Sharma reiterated that while the situation regarding LPG is still worrisome, no distributor is currently experiencing shortages. The supply and distribution of LPG for all domestic consumers are proceeding normally. The ministry also highlighted significant advancements in digital transformations, noting that nearly 94% of cylinder bookings are now made online, and the delivery authentication code system has proven effective in 76% of cases.
Regarding commercial operations, Sharma mentioned that supply was initially completely halted but has now been partially restored. She noted that allocation orders have been issued by approximately 17 state governments, ensuring that all states and union territories receive commercial LPG supplies. To further stabilize the market, the central government has proposed an additional 10% of commercial LPG and urged state governments to assist in expanding the PNG network. As a result of these initiatives, around 125,000 new domestic, commercial, and industrial connections have been established in the past two weeks.
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Sharma also mentioned that the Indian government has requested all state governments to collaborate in expanding the PNG network and has proposed providing an additional 10% of commercial LPG. Thanks to these efforts, approximately 125,000 new domestic, commercial, and industrial connections have been established in the last two weeks.