New Delhi, April 19 (IANS). Even as geopolitical tensions in West Asia are raising concerns over global energy supply chains, the central government on Sunday said deliveries of domestic LPG cylinders are continuing without any interruption. More than 53.5 lakh cylinders were delivered in a single day, assuring citizens of uninterrupted availability of fuel.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that despite global uncertainties, domestic LPG deliveries against bookings remain normal.
According to official data, more than 53.5 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on April 18, 2026, and there were no reports of shortage of cylinders at LPG distributorships.
The government has prioritized supply to households to ensure that essential cooking fuel remains available during the current crisis.
There has also been a significant increase in the adoption of digital mediums; Nearly 98 per cent of LPG bookings are being done online, while more than 93 per cent of deliveries are now being authenticated through ‘Delivery Authentication Code’ (DAC) to prevent misuse or manipulation of cylinders.
On the supply front, the government has ensured 100 per cent availability for the domestic LPG, PNG and CNG segments.
For commercial LPG, allocation has been given on priority basis to essential sectors like hospitals, educational institutions, pharmaceutical companies, steel, automobile and agriculture.
Additionally, the supply of 5 kg ‘Free Trade LPG cylinders’ for migrant laborers has been doubled; This decision has been taken on the basis of the previous pattern of consumption in the month of March.
To ease the pressure on LPG demand, alternative fuels such as kerosene and coal have also been made available. The Coal Ministry has directed major coal producing companies like ‘Coal India’ and ‘Singareni Collieries’ to increase the allocation of coal given to the states, so that its supply can be ensured to small and medium consumers.
States have also been advised to facilitate provision of new PNG connections for both domestic and commercial consumers.
Commercial LPG supply has been increased to about 70 percent of pre-crisis levels, including reform-related allocations.
Since mid-March, more than 1.67 lakh metric tonnes of commercial LPG has been supplied, equivalent to more than 88 lakh 19 kg cylinders.
Meanwhile, demand for ‘Auto LPG’ has also picked up; In the month of April, there has been a significant increase in the average daily sales of public sector oil marketing companies as compared to February.
The government said it is continuously monitoring the situation closely, and is fully committed to ensuring uninterrupted supply of energy while maintaining stability in domestic markets.
–IANS
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