NEW DELHI — Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has rejected rumors regarding a domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder shortage amid ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.
In an interview with NDTV, the Minister confirmed that domestic refiners have significantly boosted LPG production to ensure market stability, attributing long queues and sudden stock pressures strictly to false rumors and panic hoarding.
Key Operational Metrics & Supply Statement
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Domestic Production Scale-Up: Daily domestic LPG output has been increased from 34,000 tonnes to between 55,000 and 56,000 tonnes per day to meet demand.
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Retail Supply Status: No fuel shortages or “dry outs” have occurred across India’s network of 1.07 lakh retail petrol stations.
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Surge in Demand: Unfounded rumors nearly doubled daily cylinder consumption from an average of 52 lakh to 90 lakh cylinders due to excessive household stocking.
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Policy Interventions: Temporary distribution and booking rationalization rules were enforced specifically to prevent black marketing and illegal hoarding.
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Digital Infrastructure: Citizens are encouraged to use mobile application booking services, ensuring home delivery within 24 hours without physical queueing.
