LPG supply stays normal: 1.47 crore cylinders delivered in 3 days amid Middle East disruptions
Synopsis
Despite Middle East-driven supply chain stress, India's LPG network delivered 1.47 crore cylinders in just three days — outpacing fresh bookings. With 598 petrol pumps suspended and penalties on 8 distributorships, the government is making clear it won't tolerate profiteering. The real story is how digital booking and PNG expansion are quietly reshaping India's domestic fuel resilience.
Key Takeaways
1.47 crore domestic LPG cylinders delivered in the last three days against bookings of 1.36 crore cylinders.
No dry-outs reported from any LPG distributorship across India.
Online LPG bookings at 99% ; DAC-based deliveries at 96% to curb diversion.
13.24 lakh PNG connections created since March 2025 ; 9.44 lakh customers registered for new connections.
Penalties imposed on 8 LPG distributorships and 14 petrol pumps ; 598 pumps suspended for market discipline violations.
All refineries operating at high capacity with increased local LPG production, says the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas .
Nearly 1.47 crore domestic LPG cylinders were delivered across India in the last three days, against fresh bookings of approximately 1.36 crore cylinders, as cooking gas supply for households continues to remain stable despite supply chain pressures stemming from the Middle East conflict, according to an official update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on 18 June.
The ministry confirmed that no dry-outs have been reported from any LPG distributorship anywhere in the country.
Digital Bookings and Anti-Diversion Measures
Online LPG cylinder bookings have climbed to approximately 99%, while deliveries using the Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) system have risen to around 96%. The DAC, sent directly to the consumer's registered mobile number, is designed to prevent diversion of cylinders at the distributor level — a measure that has gained added urgency amid the current supply-chain stress.
PNG Expansion to Ease LPG Pressure
Around 10.02 lakh Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections have been gasified since March 2025, with infrastructure readied for an additional 3.22 lakh connections, bringing the cumulative total to 13.24 lakh connections. About 9.44 lakh customers have registered for new PNG connections. The Centre has urged states and Union Territories to actively encourage LPG consumers in network-covered areas to migrate to PNG, easing dependence on cylinder-based supply.
Petrol, Diesel Stocks and Crackdown on Black Marketing
Adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available at all petrol pumps across the country, according to the ministry. Surprise inspections by oil public sector undertakings (PSUs) are ongoing to check hoarding and black marketing of petroleum products. In the last three days, penalties have been imposed on 8 LPG distributorships for indiscipline, 14 petrol pumps have been penalised, and 598 pumps have been placed under suspension for violating market discipline guidelines.
Government Advisory and Refinery Operations
The ministry has advised citizens to avoid panic purchases of petrol, diesel, and LPG, and to rely on official sources rather than rumours. LPG consumers have been specifically requested to use digital booking platforms and avoid visiting distributors in person. 'All refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, while sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are being maintained. Local LPG production from refineries has been increased to support domestic consumption,' the ministry statement said. This is the latest in a series of reassurances the government has issued since the Middle East conflict began affecting global energy supply chains.
Point of View
But the government's tone signals it is not taking stability for granted. The suspension of 598 petrol pumps in three days is a notably aggressive enforcement posture, pointing to real on-ground indiscipline even as official supply lines remain intact. The push toward PNG migration is the structural play here: every household shifted off cylinders permanently reduces the vulnerability that Middle East shocks expose. The question is whether state governments, who control much of the last-mile infrastructure, will move fast enough to matter.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LPG supply normal in India despite the Middle East conflict?
Yes, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, LPG supply remains normal as of 18 June, with 1.47 crore cylinders delivered in the last three days and no dry-outs reported from any distributorship across the country.
What is the Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) for LPG?
The DAC is a one-time code sent to a consumer's registered mobile number that must be provided at the time of cylinder delivery. It is designed to prevent diversion of LPG cylinders at the distributor level, and DAC-based deliveries have now reached approximately 96%.
How many petrol pumps have been suspended and why?
A total of 598 petrol pumps have been placed under suspension in the last three days for violating market discipline guidelines, while 14 pumps have been separately penalised. The action is part of ongoing surprise inspections by oil PSUs to curb hoarding and black marketing.
What is the government doing to reduce dependence on LPG cylinders?
The Centre is accelerating the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) networks, with 13.24 lakh connections created since March 2025 and 9.44 lakh customers registered for new connections. States and Union Territories have been urged to encourage LPG consumers in network-covered areas to migrate to PNG.
Should citizens panic-buy petrol, diesel, or LPG?
No. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has advised citizens against panic purchases, stating that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG are available nationwide. Citizens are urged to rely on official sources and use digital booking platforms for LPG.
