New Delhi, Apr 3 (JKNS): The Government of India on Friday assured citizens of uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG, amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) emphasized that adequate supplies are being maintained across the country, while citizens were advised to avoid panic buying and rely only on official sources for information.
As per news agency JKNS, In light of the current situation in West Asia, the Government of India remains actively engaged in ensuring preparedness and continuity across key sectors through coordinated response measures. The following update outlines the steps being taken with regard to energy supply, maritime operations, and support to Indian nationals in the region:
*Energy Supply and Fuel Availability*
*Necessary measures are being undertaken to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country, in view of the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. As per Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:*
*Public Advisory and Citizen Awareness*
· Govt. is making all efforts to ensure availability of Petrol, Diesel and LPG, and citizens are advised to avoid panic purchase of Petrol and Diesel as well as unnecessary booking of LPG.
· Citizens are advised to beware of rumours and rely only on official sources for correct information.
· For LPG, citizens are requested to use digital modes for booking of LPG cylinders and avoid visiting LPG distributors unless necessary.
· Citizens are encouraged to use alternate fuels such as PNG, induction and electric cooktops wherever feasible.
· In the current situation, all citizens are requested to make necessary efforts to conserve energy in their daily usage.
*Government Preparedness and Supply Management Measures*
· Despite this war situation, Government has given highest priority to domestic LPG and PNG, along with high priority to hospitals and educational institutions.
· 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 prioritising sectors for supply.
· Alternate fuel options like Kerosene and coal have been offered to ease pressure on LPG demand.
· Ministry of Coal has already issued order to Coal India and Singareni Collieries to allot higher quantities to States for distributing coal to small, medium and other consumers.
· States have been advised to facilitate the new PNG connections for both domestic and commercial consumers.
· *Secretary (MoPNG) chaired a meeting with Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries (Food & Civil Supplies) of all States and UTs to review the fuel supply situation and highlighted measures taken to ensure adequate availability. States were directed to prioritize LPG distribution, especially for domestic and essential needs, while maintaining strict vigilance against hoarding, diversion, and misinformation*. On reports concerning FTL LPG supplies to migrant workers, States clarified that there is no disruption in LPG supply affecting migrants and that supplies remain stable. Secretary informed that states may consider managing targeted distribution of 5 kg FTL LPG cylinders, based on local requirements alongwith OMCs.
*Coordinated efforts with States/UTs and Institutional Mechanisms*
· Under Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and LPG Control Order, 2000, State Governments are empowered to act against any hoarding and black marketing. Govt. of States/UTs have to play a primary role in monitoring and regulating supply situation of essential commodities including Petrol, Diesel and LPG. Govt. of India has reiterated the same via multiple letters and VCs to all States/UTs.
· All Chief Secretaries, ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary Food & Civil supply of all the States/UTs are requested –
Ø To institutionalize daily press briefings at State/District level and issue regular public advisories.
Ø To setup dedicated control rooms/helplines
Ø To actively monitor and counter fake news / misinformation on social media.
Ø To intensify daily enforcement drives by District admin and to continue raids and inspections in coordination with OMCs
Ø To issue Commercial LPG allocation orders within their States/UTs
Ø To issue SKO allocation orders for additional SKO allotted to the States/UTs.
Ø To fast track CGD expansion incl. expediting RoW/RoU permissions, 24×7 work permissions etc.
Ø To promote PNG adoptions and alternate fuels.
Ø To nominate senior nodal officers for coordination with MoPNG
· Government of India vide letter dated 27.03.2026 and 02.04.2026 have requested Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to intensify proactive & regular public communication, conduct daily press briefs at appropriate senior level along with timely dissemination of accurate information through social and electronic media to effectively counter misinformation and to reassure citizens regarding adequate availability and smooth distribution of LPG.
· *Currently, 21 States/UTs are issuing/carrying out press briefs.*
*Enforcement and Monitoring Actions*
· Raids continue to be carried out in many of the States/UTs to check the hoardings and black marketing of LPG. More than 4000 raids have been conducted, and more than 1300 cylinders have been seized yesterday.
· PSU OMCs officials have been directed to strengthen the system of surprise inspection to deter any instance of hoardings/black marketing.
· PSU OMCs have issued more than 670 show cause notices to LPG distributorships till date.
*Domestic LPG Supply Status*
· Supply of LPG is affected due to prevailing geopolitical situation. Despite this, no reported dry-out at LPG distributorships.
· *Online LPG cylinder bookings have increased to 94% on industry basis yesterday.*
· To prevent diversion at the distributor level, Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based deliveries have been increased from 53% (Feb-2026) to 86% yesterday.
· Around 55 Lakh Domestic LPG Cylinders were delivered yesterday.
*Commercial LPG Supply and Allocation Measures*
· Govt. of India vide order dated 01.04.2026 has permitted Refining companies including Petrochemical Complexes in India to make available certain minimum quantities of C3 & C4 streams for critical sectors like Department of Pharmaceuticals, Department of Food & Public Distribution, Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals etc. based on specific quantity and refinery source as determined by the Centre for High Technology (CHT).
· Govt. had already restored Partial Commercial LPG supply (20%) to consumers. Further, Govt. of India vide letter dated 18.03.2026 had pr…
