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No LPG Shortage: Centre's Crucial Announcement Amidst War, Puri Urges Public Not to Panic
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News18•23-09-2026, 09:55
No LPG Shortage: Centre's Crucial Announcement Amidst War, Puri Urges Public Not to Panic
- •The central government has clarified reports about a potential shortage of LPG or cooking gas cylinders in the country due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
- •Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated there is currently no LPG shortage in the country.
- •Minister Hardeep Singh Puri advised people not to believe rumors and to avoid buying more cylinders than necessary.
- •Puri revealed that LPG production has been significantly increased to meet domestic demand.
- •Normally, about 52 lakh LPG cylinders are used daily across the country. However, when rumors of a shortage spread, this demand surged to about 90 lakh cylinders in a single day.
Key Questions Answered
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has clarified that there is currently no shortage of LPG or cooking gas cylinders in the country. He advised citizens not to believe rumors and assured them that enough LPG is available to meet domestic needs.
Domestic LPG production has been significantly increased from around 34,000 tonnes per day to between 55,000 and 56,000 tonnes per day to reduce dependence on international supplies and meet domestic demand.
Customers can book LPG cylinders using a mobile app or a digital booking system through their phones, and the booked cylinder is typically delivered directly to their homes.
