The government has urged citizens to avoid panic buying of LPG cylinders after bookings surged amid concerns triggered by the US-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.
LPG bookings have risen significantly, touching 75.7 lakh, compared to the pre-war daily average of 55.7 lakh, indicating panic-driven demand.
However, officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said there is no need for panic booking, as all 25,000 LPG distributors across the country continue to maintain supplies.
As a precaution, the government has urged Indians to get PNG connections to reduce load on the LPG supply chain.
With 1.5 crore PNG users and 60 lakh households having PNG connectivity nearby, the government is confident in maintaining supplies.
India's petroleum sector remains stable, with adequate fuel availability across the country.
