{"id":4417,"date":"2026-03-12T08:25:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/probharatnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/government-assures-adequate-lpg-supply-amid-panic-buying-concerns\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T08:25:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:25:54","slug":"government-assures-adequate-lpg-supply-amid-panic-buying-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/probharatnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/government-assures-adequate-lpg-supply-amid-panic-buying-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Government Assures Adequate LPG Supply Amid Panic Buying Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Amid reports of panic buying in several parts of the country, the <strong>Government of India<\/strong> on Wednesday assured citizens that there are sufficient stocks of cooking gas to meet household demand, even as authorities move to secure alternative fuel supplies following disruptions caused by the ongoing <strong>West Asia conflict<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said the government has intensified efforts to ensure uninterrupted supply of <strong>Liquefied Petroleum Gas<\/strong> (LPG) for domestic use, despite challenges arising from disruptions in shipments through the strategically important <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, a key route for energy imports.<\/p>\n<h3>LPG Production Increased<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking at a media briefing, <strong>Sujata Sharma<\/strong>, Joint Secretary in the <strong>Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas<\/strong>, said refinery adjustments have increased domestic LPG output by around <strong>25 percent<\/strong> to compensate for reduced imports.<\/p>\n<p>She added that India has also secured <strong>two additional cargoes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)<\/strong> from alternative sources to address supply disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFeedback suggests that some panic booking and hoarding behaviour has been triggered by misinformation,\u201d Sharma said. \u201cWe have enough stocks and there is no need for consumers to rush and book cylinders.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Impact of Strait of Hormuz Disruption<\/h3>\n<p>The widening conflict in the Middle East has severely affected shipping through the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, which previously handled the majority of India\u2019s oil, gas and LPG imports.<\/p>\n<p>India imports about <strong>60 percent of its LPG needs<\/strong>, and nearly <strong>90 percent of those imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>. The disruption has therefore forced the country to adjust supply strategies and prioritise essential consumption.<\/p>\n<h3>Diversifying Crude Oil Supplies<\/h3>\n<p>Officials said India has managed to offset crude oil disruptions by sourcing supplies from alternative markets, including <strong>Russia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>According to the ministry, about <strong>70 percent of India\u2019s crude imports are now arriving through routes outside the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, compared with roughly <strong>55 percent earlier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>India\u2019s daily crude oil consumption stands at about <strong>5.5 million barrels<\/strong>, with major supplies earlier coming from Middle Eastern countries such as <strong>Saudi Arabia<\/strong>, <strong>Iraq<\/strong>, and the <strong>United Arab Emirates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>All oil refineries across the country are currently operating at full capacity to ensure stable fuel production.<\/p>\n<h3>Natural Gas Supplies Partially Affected<\/h3>\n<p>India consumes about <strong>189 million standard cubic metres of natural gas per day<\/strong>, of which <strong>97.5 mmscmd<\/strong> is produced domestically and the remainder is imported.<\/p>\n<p>Due to disruptions in shipping routes, approximately <strong>47.4 mmscmd of gas imports<\/strong> have been affected. However, officials said efforts are underway to source gas through alternative routes and suppliers.<\/p>\n<h3>Priority for Household Consumers<\/h3>\n<p>To manage the supply gap, the government has prioritised household cooking gas needs. Industrial usage of LPG and LNG has been curtailed to ensure uninterrupted supply for <strong>over 33 crore households<\/strong>, which account for roughly <strong>86 percent of LPG consumption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Refineries have been directed to maximise LPG output by cutting petrochemical feedstock streams. Export-oriented plants, including those operated by <strong>Reliance Industries<\/strong>, have also been barred from using LPG as feedstock.<\/p>\n<p>For non-domestic LPG supplies, priority is being given to essential sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions.<\/p>\n<h3>Measures to Prevent Hoarding<\/h3>\n<p>The government has also advised state authorities to take strict action against hoarding and black marketing of cooking gas.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Union Home Secretary of India<\/strong> recently held a meeting with Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police from all states and Union Territories to review the supply situation and ensure smooth distribution of essential commodities.<\/p>\n<p>Officials reiterated that the government is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and coordinating with various ministries and agencies to safeguard India\u2019s energy security and maintain uninterrupted supply of essential fuels.<\/p>\n<p>India, the world\u2019s third-largest crude importer, meets about <strong>88 percent of its oil requirement through imports<\/strong>, with a significant portion traditionally passing through the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, one of the world\u2019s most critical energy shipping routes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amid reports of panic buying in several parts of the country, the Government of India on Wednesday assured citizens that there are sufficient stocks of cooking gas to meet household demand, even as authorities move to secure alternative fuel supplies following disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict. 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