The ongoing tension in the Middle East and Iran’s war with America and Israel have had a major impact on global energy supply. Along with many countries of the world, India too has not remained untouched by this problem. The effect of this war is being seen in the kitchens all over India. Due to the Iran war, the prices of domestic LPG cylinders in India have increased by Rs 60, while the prices of commercial gas cylinders have been increased by Rs 110.
At the same time, amid rising gas prices, rumors of shortage of LPG gas in the country are quite strong. Meanwhile, the Central Government is continuously appealing to the people of the country not to pay attention to rumors, because there is no shortage of crude oil and LPG in the country.
Situation on LPG is worrying but there is no dryout anywhere – Government
Different ministries of the central government held a joint press conference on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) and said that the situation regarding LPG in the country is worrying, but there is no dry out anywhere. 94% booking is being done online and DAC delivery rate is also 76%. The government said that commercial LPG cylinders are also being given, 48 thousand kilo liters of kerosene is being given and many state governments have also issued orders regarding kerosene.
The government said that before the war started, the daily booking of LPG cylinders was about 55 lakhs. Panic booking has reduced. On March 13, this figure was 89 lakh and yesterday on Monday (March 16, 2026) it was around 70 lakh. On March 13, the booking for domestic LPG refilling was 62.50 lakh, even after that the booking is still around 60 lakh.
The government said that 70% of our crude oil is coming from different places. Talks are going on with Iran and other countries and the effort is to bring those ships back. In the last few days, 12,000 raids have been conducted against hoarding of LPG in the country and 15,000 cylinders have been seized.
36% more LPG production now happening since March 5: Center
At the same time, the Central Government said in a statement issued on Monday (March 16, 2026) that the situation of LPG is worrisome, but it is being supplied to domestic consumers. Online booking has increased. There has also been an improvement in the delivery authentication quota, which was earlier 53 percent, now it is 72 percent. Raid and surprise inspections have been conducted at retail outlets at 1100 locations in many states. Currently, 36 percent more LPG is being produced than what was produced till March 5.
Whereas on Saturday (March 14, 2026), the Central Government said that the cases of panic booking are very high. The figure which was around 7.5 to 7.6 million bookings yesterday (13 March), has now increased to around 8.8 million. Petrol and diesel are available at retail outlets. There is no need for import. Where LPG supply is less, work is also being done to connect it with PNG supply. Guidelines have also been given in this regard.
The government said that surprise inspections have been conducted at 1,400 places in Uttar Pradesh (UP). Raids have also been conducted in Andhra, Odisha and Karnataka. It is the government’s effort to ensure that domestic consumers face minimal problems.
Incentives being given for taking PNG connection
According to the statement issued by the Central Government on Friday (March 13, 2026), PNG and CNG are being supplied at 100%. 1.5 crore users can take new connections of PNG around the New Consumer Act. Petrol and diesel are available in sufficient quantity at more than 1 lakh petrol pumps. 50 lakh cylinders are being given daily. In comparison to normal days, bookings have increased from 55% to 75%. The government is taking strict action against those involved in black marketing and hoarding. Compared to March 5, 30% LPG is being produced. The state government will decide the priority for commercial cylinders. 48 thousand kilo liters of kerosene is being given to the states. The state should decide in every district where it can be given.
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