New Delhi, March 29: The government on Saturday said that more than 54 lakh LPG refills were delivered yesterday and the delivery of domestic LPG cylinders is normal despite prevailing geopolitical situation that has affected the supply chains.
There are no reported dry-out at LPG distributorships and online LPG cylinder bookings increased to 91 per cent on industry basis yesterday, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. To prevent diversion at the distributor level, Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based deliveries have been increased from 53 per cent (February 2026) to 84 per cent now. The ministry further stated that all refineries are operating at high capacity, with adequate crude inventories in place. “The country is also maintaining sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel. Domestic LPG Production from refineries has been increased to support domestic consumption,” according to the official statement. Consumers have been prioritised with 100 per cent supplies to domestic PNG and CNG-transport. Supplies to industrial and commercial consumers connected on grid is at 80 per cent of their average consumption. “Raids continue to be carried out in many of the States/UTs to check the hoardings and black marketing of LPG.