New Delhi, April 19: Despite rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia affecting global energy supply chains, the central government announced on Sunday that the delivery of domestic LPG cylinders continues smoothly. More than 5.35 million cylinders were delivered in just one day, assuring citizens of uninterrupted fuel availability.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that domestic LPG deliveries remain stable despite global uncertainties.
According to official figures, over 5.35 million domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on April 18, 2026, with no reports of shortages from LPG distributors.
The government has prioritized supply to households to ensure that essential cooking fuel remains available during the ongoing crisis.
There has also been a significant increase in the adoption of digital methods; nearly 98 percent of LPG bookings are now made online, while over 93 percent of deliveries are verified through a ‘Delivery Authentication Code’ (DAC) to prevent misuse or tampering of cylinders.
On the supply front, the government has ensured 100 percent availability for domestic LPG, PNG, and CNG segments.
For commercial LPG, allocations are prioritized for essential sectors such as hospitals, educational institutions, pharmaceutical companies, steel, automotive, and agriculture.
Additionally, the supply of 5-kilogram ‘Free Trade LPG Cylinders’ for migrant workers has been doubled, a decision based on previous consumption patterns from March.
To alleviate pressure on LPG demand, alternative fuels like kerosene and coal are also being made available. The Coal Ministry has directed major coal-producing companies, such as Coal India and Singareni Collieries, to increase coal allocations to states to ensure supply to small and medium consumers.
States have also been advised to assist in providing new PNG connections for both domestic and commercial consumers.
The supply of commercial LPG has been increased to approximately 70 percent of pre-crisis levels, including allocations related to reforms.
Since mid-March, over 167,000 metric tons of commercial LPG have been supplied, equivalent to more than 8.8 million 19-kilogram cylinders.
Meanwhile, the demand for auto LPG has surged; in April, the average daily sales of public sector oil marketing companies saw a significant increase compared to February.
The government stated that it is closely monitoring the situation and remains fully committed to ensuring a seamless energy supply while maintaining stability in domestic markets.
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