: Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:33 PM
New Delhi. The central government said on Thursday that adequate stock of petrol and diesel is available at all petrol pumps in the country. There has been no change in the retail prices of petrol and diesel and prices have also not been increased at the sales centers of government oil marketing companies. In its daily briefing, the Petroleum Ministry said, “In view of the current situation, there is an appeal to all citizens to try to save energy in everyday life.” “People should not make panic purchases of petrol, diesel and cooking gas as the government is making every possible effort to ensure their availability. Avoid rumors and rely only on government sources for correct information,” the official said.
The government said that despite the prevailing geopolitical circumstances, 100 percent supply of domestic LPG, PNG and CNG (transport) is being ensured.
In the last three days, about 1.90 lakh five kilogram small LPG cylinders were sold. About 67,600 small cylinders were sold on Wednesday alone.
The ministry said that in the last three days, 1.39 crore LPG cylinders were delivered to the people against about 1.40 crore bookings.
Additionally, gas supply has been started in around 7.03 lakh piped gas connections since March, while infrastructure has been created for additional 2.72 lakh connections. In this way, a total of 9.75 lakh connections have been prepared.
The government said that about 7.49 lakh customers have registered for new piped gas connections. Till May 13, more than 57,200 piped gas consumers have returned their LPG connections through MYPNGD.in website.
Government oil marketing companies have suddenly intensified the investigation of LPG distributors. Till Wednesday, fines were imposed on 401 gas agencies, while 76 gas agencies have been suspended.
The government said that arrangements have been made to provide 1,120 metric tonnes of LPG per day from the pool to companies in the pharmaceutical, chemical and paint industries.
The government further informed that since May 1, 2026, more than 6,700 MT of C3-C4 molecules and more than 2,800 MT of butyl acrylate have been supplied to the chemical, pharmaceutical and paint industries from Mumbai, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Mathura and Gujarat refineries.
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