Government Raises commercial LPG supply by 70%, oil and gas reserves sufficient, supply continues

New Delhi. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing and Oil Refining) in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has said that in view of the Middle East crisis, the government had decided to give priority to supplying gas to domestic consumers instead of supplying commercial LPG. Commercial supply of LPG gas was initially stopped, then gradually restored. First 20%, then additional 10% on the basis of ease of doing business for PNG expansion, later increased to 50% and now 70% commercial LPG supply has been started.

Delhi: Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma, says, “As a result of all these measures, approximately 30,000 tons of commercial LPG have been supplied to commercial consumers from March 14 until yesterday. When the Government of India made… pic.twitter.com/cy0ZcMnHRf

— IANS (@ians_india) March 27, 2026

The Joint Secretary said that since March 14, about 30,000 tonnes of commercial LPG has been supplied. While taking these decisions, the government gave priority to restaurants, roadside dhabas, hotels, industrial canteens and migrant workers. The orders also mentioned giving priority to steel, automobiles, textiles, colours, chemicals and plastics. Around 30,000 small 5-kg cylinders were distributed to migrant workers. Its purpose is to make it clear that there is sufficient crude oil, petrol and diesel available in India. The supply of LPG, LNG and PNG is secure. Despite rumors spreading at some places, which led to long queues at petrol pumps, there is no shortage.

Delhi: Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma, says, “As you all know, we are in a war situation. Due to this war in the Middle East, our supplies of crude oil, LPG, and LNG have all been affected. The prices of crude and other products have… pic.twitter.com/TjiYVBmYyG

— IANS (@ians_india) March 27, 2026

According to the government, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected India’s supply of crude oil, LPG and LNG. Along with crude oil, the prices of other petroleum products have also increased in the international market. However, the Government of India has taken several important decisions at various levels to handle the situation effectively. We have adequate crude oil reserves and arrangements for supply for the next two months. The situation is also favorable in the case of LPG and PNG. Our refineries are running at full capacity and domestic LPG production has increased by about 40%.