The Indian government has shared positive news regarding the LPG supply amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia. Officials confirmed that two major gas tankers, ‘Shivalik’ and ‘Nanda Devi’, carrying over 92,700 metric tons of LPG, have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. This shipment equals around 65 lakh cylinders and will reach Mundra and Kandla ports by March 16 and 17. The panic buying among consumers has started to drop significantly as the government assures sufficient stock.
What are the new rules for PNG and LPG users?
Under the new LPG Amendment Order 2026, households with a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connection are now required to surrender their domestic LPG connection. Oil Marketing Companies have stopped issuing LPG cylinder refills to active PNG users. To maintain stable distribution, the government has set a booking gap of 25 days in urban areas and 45 days in rural areas. Daily LPG bookings have already come down from 88.8 lakh to 77 lakh, and about 87 percent of people are now booking their cylinders online.
How is the government stopping gas hoarding?
The Petroleum and Home Ministries have started a massive crackdown on the hoarding and black marketing of gas cylinders. Local authorities and police are raiding locations across Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Odisha. In Uttar Pradesh alone, 20 FIRs are filed, and 19 individuals face legal action. Oil companies are also conducting surprise inspections at distributor agencies to ensure the public receives their cylinders without any delay. The government has made it clear that domestic refineries have increased production by up to 31 percent, and there is no shortage of fuel in the country.
