Amid concerns over fuel availability, the Petroleum Ministry has said that public sector oil companies are carrying out surprise inspections at LPG distribution centres to prevent irregularities such as black marketing and hoarding.
Joint Secretary in the Petroleum Ministry, Sujata Sharma, said authorities are closely monitoring the LPG supply chain and have stepped up enforcement measures at distribution points across the country.
She noted that domestic LPG production has witnessed a significant rise in recent days. According to the ministry, output has increased by nearly thirty percent, helping to strengthen supply in the market. Officials also highlighted that the majority of consumers are now booking cylinders through digital channels, with around eighty-three percent of LPG bookings being made online.
Addressing concerns about fuel availability at petrol pumps, Sharma clarified that no dry-out situation has been reported at fuel retail outlets so far. Oil companies are continuing to maintain adequate supplies to meet demand.
However, supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted, which has added pressure on the broader fuel logistics network. Despite this challenge, the government said it has taken additional measures to ensure availability of essential fuels.
To ease the situation further, the ministry has allocated an extra forty-eight thousand kilolitres of kerosene to help mitigate any potential shortages in certain regions.
Sharma also reassured consumers that domestic-use CNG and PNG supplies will remain unaffected. Vehicles running on these fuels will continue to receive one hundred percent supply without any cuts.
At the same time, the ministry has urged citizens to refrain from panic booking of LPG cylinders, warning that such behaviour can create unnecessary pressure on the distribution system.
Authorities said strict action will be taken against individuals involved in hoarding or black marketing of LPG cylinders as part of the government’s effort to maintain smooth fuel availability.
