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<p>As tensions in West Asia disrupt global fuel supply chains, the Union Government has taken emergency measures to protect India’s domestic energy availability. The Petroleum Ministry on Tuesday invoked provisions of the Essential Commodities Act (EC Act), directing oil refineries and petrochemical companies to maximise the production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and divert key hydrocarbon streams into the LPG pool. The move aims to ensure uninterrupted cooking gas supply for households even as geopolitical tensions threaten energy flows through critical global routes.</p>
<p>The government said the decision establishes a clear priority framework for natural gas distribution in India while also safeguarding supplies for households and essential sectors. With India importing a significant portion of its natural gas through vulnerable shipping routes, authorities have stepped in early to prevent shortages, hoarding, or supply disruptions in the domestic market.</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">In light of current geopolitical disruptions affecting global fuel supply, steps have been taken to enhance LPG production and prioritise its availability for domestic consumers and essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions.<br />
Requests from other… <a href="https://t.co/tvAftzauu4">pic.twitter.com/tvAftzauu4</a></p>
<p>— Indian Oil Corp Ltd (@IndianOilcl) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianOilcl/status/2031291410713030876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><h2><strong>Why govt invoked Essential Commodities Act now?</strong></h2>
<p>The invocation of the Essential Commodities Act comes as the ongoing US–Iran conflict and wider West Asia crisis place pressure on global oil and gas logistics. A major concern is the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which India typically sources around 30 per cent of its natural gas.</p>
<p>Any disruption in this corridor could tighten global supply and drive prices higher. To prepare for potential disruptions, the government has chosen to intervene in the domestic market and prioritise energy supply to critical sectors.</p>
<p>Under the control order issued by the Petroleum Ministry, oil refineries and petrochemical units have been instructed to ramp up LPG production and redirect hydrocarbon streams that are normally used for other petrochemical processes into LPG generation.</p>
<h2><strong>100% assured PNG and CNG supply for households and vehicles</strong></h2>
<p>One of the most significant assurances from the Petroleum Ministry is the 100 per cent guaranteed supply of domestic piped natural gas (PNG) to households and compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles.</p>
<p>Officials said the decision ensures that household cooking fuel and transport fuel for public mobility remain unaffected despite the uncertain global energy environment. The government’s priority, according to the ministry, is to protect everyday consumers from supply disruptions and sudden fuel shortages.</p>
<p>The assurance is expected to provide relief to millions of urban households and CNG vehicle users who depend on natural gas for daily energy needs.</p>
<h2><strong>Supply caps introduced for industrial and commercial consumers</strong></h2>
<p>While households and mobility fuel remain fully protected, several industrial sectors will face calibrated supply restrictions under the new framework.</p>
<p>The government has capped natural gas supply for tea industry, manufacturing units, and industrial consumers connected to the gas grid at 80 per cent of their previous six-month average consumption.</p>
<p>Similarly, other industrial and commercial natural gas users will also receive only 80 per cent of their average supply over the last six months. The move is aimed at reallocating limited supplies to higher-priority sectors.</p>
<p>For the fertiliser sector, which also consumes significant natural gas volumes, the government has allocated 70 per cent of its previous six-month average supply as part of the resource rebalancing strategy.</p>
<h2><strong>35% gas diversion from refineries to boost LPG availability</strong></h2>
<p>To support higher LPG production, the Petroleum Ministry confirmed that natural gas supply to refineries and petrochemical plants will be reduced by 35 per cent.</p>
<p>This diversion of feedstock is expected to increase LPG output and ensure adequate supply for domestic cooking gas cylinders across the country. Officials said the step was necessary to maintain stability in the household energy supply chain during the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.</p>
<p>India’s LPG consumption is heavily dependent on domestic distribution networks that serve millions of households, making uninterrupted supply a critical policy priority.</p>
<h2><strong>Govt exploring alternative import routes for natural gas</strong></h2>
<p>Given the risk of disruption in traditional shipping routes, the government has also begun sourcing natural gas through alternative trade routes.</p>
<p>The Petroleum Ministry said India is actively exploring additional procurement channels to offset any supply gaps that could arise due to the regional conflict. These steps are part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country’s energy security and minimise the impact of international geopolitical shocks.</p>
<p>Officials emphasised that the current measures are precautionary and intended to maintain stable supply rather than respond to an immediate shortage.</p>
<h2><strong>LPG priority for households, hospitals and educational institutions</strong></h2>
<p>The government has reiterated that domestic LPG supply will remain the top priority, especially for household cooking needs.</p>
<p>In addition to residential consumers, essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions will also receive priority LPG allocations.</p>
<p>The Petroleum Ministry said enhanced production and redistribution efforts are aimed at protecting these critical services during the global supply disruption.</p>
<p>The ministry stated that oil refineries have been instructed to boost LPG production and channel the additional output towards domestic consumption.</p>
<h2><strong>Committee formed to review LPG demand from other sectors</strong></h2>
<p>To manage requests from other non-domestic sectors such as restaurants, commercial establishments, and automobile segments, the Ministry of Petroleum has constituted a committee comprising Executive Directors from Oil Marketing Companies.</p>
<p>The committee will review requests from these sectors and decide allocations based on merit, urgency, and product availability.</p>
<p>Organisations seeking LPG supply for essential requirements can submit requests directly to the committee through the following official email channels:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="mailto:indanecareho@indianoil.in">indanecareho@indianoil.in</a></li>
<li><a href="mailto:edlpg@bharatpetroleum.in">edlpg@bharatpetroleum.in</a></li>
<li><a href="mailto:lpg.sbu.head@hpcl.in">lpg.sbu.head@hpcl.in</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Officials said the committee mechanism will ensure fair distribution while prioritising sectors that have critical energy needs.</p>
<h2><strong>Govt introduces 25-day rule to prevent LPG hoarding</strong></h2>
<p>To further stabilise the market and prevent misuse of LPG supply, the government has introduced a 25-day inter-booking period for LPG consumers. The rule is aimed at discouraging hoarding and preventing black marketing during the period of global supply uncertainty. Authorities believe this measure will help maintain orderly distribution and ensure that genuine consumers receive their LPG cylinders without disruption.</p>
<p>The Petroleum Ministry said the government is closely monitoring global developments and will take additional steps if required to maintain energy security for the country.</p>
<p><strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.zeebiz.com/economy-infra/news-lpg-supply-shortage-latest-news-centre-invokes-essential-services-maintenance-act-esma-to-ensure-cooking-gas-supplies-391744">LPG News: Centre invokes ESMA to ensure adequate cooking gas supplies</a></strong></p>


As tensions in West Asia disrupt global fuel supply chains, the Union Government has taken emergency measures to protect India’s domestic energy availability. The Petroleum Ministry on Tuesday invoked provisions of the Essential Commodities Act (EC Act), directing oil refineries and petrochemical companies to maximise the production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and divert key hydrocarbon streams into the LPG pool. The move aims to ensure uninterrupted cooking gas supply for households even as geopolitical tensions threaten energy flows through critical global routes.The government said the decision establishes a clear priority framework for natural gas distribution in India while also safeguarding supplies for households and essential sectors. With India importing a significant portion of its natural gas through vulnerable shipping routes, authorities have stepped in early to prevent shortages, hoarding, or supply disruptions in the domestic market.In light of current geopolitical disruptions affecting global fuel supply, steps have been taken to enhance LPG production and prioritise its availability for domestic consumers and essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions.Requests from other… pic.twitter.com/tvAftzauu4— Indian Oil Corp Ltd (@IndianOilcl) March 10, 2026Why govt invoked Essential Commodities Act now?The invocation of the Essential Commodities Act comes as the ongoing US–Iran conflict and wider West Asia crisis place pressure on global oil and gas logistics. A major concern is the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which India typically sources around 30 per cent of its natural gas.Any disruption in this corridor could tighten global supply and drive prices higher. To prepare for potential disruptions, the government has chosen to intervene in the domestic market and prioritise energy supply to critical sectors.Under the control order issued by the Petroleum Ministry, oil refineries and petrochemical units have been instructed to ramp up LPG production and redirect hydrocarbon streams that are normally used for other petrochemical processes into LPG generation.100% assured PNG and CNG supply for households and vehiclesOne of the most significant assurances from the Petroleum Ministry is the 100 per cent guaranteed supply of domestic piped natural gas (PNG) to households and compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles.Officials said the decision ensures that household cooking fuel and transport fuel for public mobility remain unaffected despite the uncertain global energy environment. The government’s priority, according to the ministry, is to protect everyday consumers from supply disruptions and sudden fuel shortages.The assurance is expected to provide relief to millions of urban households and CNG vehicle users who depend on natural gas for daily energy needs.Supply caps introduced for industrial and commercial consumersWhile households and mobility fuel remain fully protected, several industrial sectors will face calibrated supply restrictions under the new framework.The government has capped natural gas supply for tea industry, manufacturing units, and industrial consumers connected to the gas grid at 80 per cent of their previous six-month average consumption.Similarly, other industrial and commercial natural gas users will also receive only 80 per cent of their average supply over the last six months. The move is aimed at reallocating limited supplies to higher-priority sectors.For the fertiliser sector, which also consumes significant natural gas volumes, the government has allocated 70 per cent of its previous six-month average supply as part of the resource rebalancing strategy.35% gas diversion from refineries to boost LPG availabilityTo support higher LPG production, the Petroleum Ministry confirmed that natural gas supply to refineries and petrochemical plants will be reduced by 35 per cent.This diversion of feedstock is expected to increase LPG output and ensure adequate supply for domestic cooking gas cylinders across the country. Officials said the step was necessary to maintain stability in the household energy supply chain during the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.India’s LPG consumption is heavily dependent on domestic distribution networks that serve millions of households, making uninterrupted supply a critical policy priority.Govt exploring alternative import routes for natural gasGiven the risk of disruption in traditional shipping routes, the government has also begun sourcing natural gas through alternative trade routes.The Petroleum Ministry said India is actively exploring additional procurement channels to offset any supply gaps that could arise due to the regional conflict. These steps are part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country’s energy security and minimise the impact of international geopolitical shocks.Officials emphasised that the current measures are precautionary and intended to maintain stable supply rather than respond to an immediate shortage.LPG priority for households, hospitals and educational institutionsThe government has reiterated that domestic LPG supply will remain the top priority, especially for household cooking needs.In addition to residential consumers, essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions will also receive priority LPG allocations.The Petroleum Ministry said enhanced production and redistribution efforts are aimed at protecting these critical services during the global supply disruption.The ministry stated that oil refineries have been instructed to boost LPG production and channel the additional output towards domestic consumption.Committee formed to review LPG demand from other sectorsTo manage requests from other non-domestic sectors such as restaurants, commercial establishments, and automobile segments, the Ministry of Petroleum has constituted a committee comprising Executive Directors from Oil Marketing Companies.The committee will review requests from these sectors and decide allocations based on merit, urgency, and product availability.Organisations seeking LPG supply for essential requirements can submit requests directly to the committee through the following official email channels:indanecareho@indianoil.inedlpg@bharatpetroleum.inlpg.sbu.head@hpcl.inOfficials said the committee mechanism will ensure fair distribution while prioritising sectors that have critical energy needs.Govt introduces 25-day rule to prevent LPG hoardingTo further stabilise the market and prevent misuse of LPG supply, the government has introduced a 25-day inter-booking period for LPG consumers. The rule is aimed at discouraging hoarding and preventing black marketing during the period of global supply uncertainty. Authorities believe this measure will help maintain orderly distribution and ensure that genuine consumers receive their LPG cylinders without disruption.The Petroleum Ministry said the government is closely monitoring global developments and will take additional steps if required to maintain energy security for the country.Read More: LPG News: Centre invokes ESMA to ensure adequate cooking gas supplies

Amid the escalating US–Iran war and pressure on global fuel supplies, the Petroleum Ministry has issued a major update on LPG gas cylinder availability in India. The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to boost LPG production and ensure uninterrupted supply for households.

Big update from Petroleum Ministry on LPG Gas Cylinder Shortage amid US–Iran War

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As tensions in West Asia disrupt global fuel supply chains, the Union Government has taken emergency measures to protect India’s domestic energy availability. The Petroleum Ministry on Tuesday invoked provisions of the Essential Commodities Act (EC Act), directing oil refineries and petrochemical companies to maximise the production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and divert key hydrocarbon streams into the LPG pool. The move aims to ensure uninterrupted cooking gas supply for households even as geopolitical tensions threaten energy flows through critical global routes. The government said the decision establishes a clear priority framework for natural gas distribution in India while also safeguarding supplies for households and essential sectors. With India importing a significant portion of its natural gas through vulnerable shipping routes, authorities have stepped in early to prevent shortages, hoarding, or supply disruptions in the domestic market. In light of current geopolitical disruptions affecting global fuel supply, steps have been taken to enhance LPG production and prioritise its availability for domestic consumers and essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions. Requests from other… pic.twitter.com/tvAftzauu4 — Indian Oil Corp Ltd (@IndianOilcl) March 10, 2026 Why govt invoked Essential Commodities Act now? The invocation of the Essential Commodities Act comes as the ongoing US–Iran conflict and wider West Asia crisis place pressure on global oil and gas logistics. A major concern is the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which India typically sources around 30 per cent of its natural gas. Any disruption in this corridor could tighten global supply and drive prices higher. To prepare for potential disruptions, the government has chosen to intervene in the domestic market and prioritise energy supply to critical sectors. Under the control order issued by the Petroleum Ministry, oil refineries and petrochemical units have been instructed to ramp up LPG production and redirect hydrocarbon streams that are normally used for other petrochemical processes into LPG generation. 100% assured PNG and CNG supply for households and vehicles One of the most significant assurances from the Petroleum Ministry is the 100 per cent guaranteed supply of domestic piped natural gas (PNG) to households and compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles. Officials said the decision ensures that household cooking fuel and transport fuel for public mobility remain unaffected despite the uncertain global energy environment. The government’s priority, according to the ministry, is to protect everyday consumers from supply disruptions and sudden fuel shortages. The assurance is expected to provide relief to millions of urban households and CNG vehicle users who depend on natural gas for daily energy needs. Supply caps introduced for industrial and commercial consumers While households and mobility fuel remain fully protected, several industrial sectors will face calibrated supply restrictions under the new framework. The government has capped natural gas supply for tea industry, manufacturing units, and industrial consumers connected to the gas grid at 80 per cent of their previous six-month average consumption. Similarly, other industrial and commercial natural gas users will also receive only 80 per cent of their average supply over the last six months. The move is aimed at reallocating limited supplies to higher-priority sectors. For the fertiliser sector, which also consumes significant natural gas volumes, the government has allocated 70 per cent of its previous six-month average supply as part of the resource rebalancing strategy. 35% gas diversion from refineries to boost LPG availability To support higher LPG production, the Petroleum Ministry confirmed that natural gas supply to refineries and petrochemical plants will be reduced by 35 per cent. This diversion of feedstock is expected to increase LPG output and ensure adequate supply for domestic cooking gas cylinders across the country. Officials said the step was necessary to maintain stability in the household energy supply chain during the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. India’s LPG consumption is heavily dependent on domestic distribution networks that serve millions of households, making uninterrupted supply a critical policy priority. Govt exploring alternative import routes for natural gas Given the risk of disruption in traditional shipping routes, the government has also begun sourcing natural gas through alternative trade routes. The Petroleum Ministry said India is actively exploring additional procurement channels to offset any supply gaps that could arise due to the regional conflict. These steps are part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country’s energy security and minimise the impact of international geopolitical shocks. Officials emphasised that the current measures are precautionary and intended to maintain stable supply rather than respond to an immediate shortage. LPG priority for households, hospitals and educational institutions The government has reiterated that domestic LPG supply will remain the top priority, especially for household cooking needs. In addition to residential consumers, essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions will also receive priority LPG allocations. The Petroleum Ministry said enhanced production and redistribution efforts are aimed at protecting these critical services during the global supply disruption. The ministry stated that oil refineries have been instructed to boost LPG production and channel the additional output towards domestic consumption. Committee formed to review LPG demand from other sectors To manage requests from other non-domestic sectors such as restaurants, commercial establishments, and automobile segments, the Ministry of Petroleum has constituted a committee comprising Executive Directors from Oil Marketing Companies. The committee will review requests from these sectors and decide allocations based on merit, urgency, and product availability. Organisations seeking LPG supply for essential requirements can submit requests directly to the committee through the following official email channels: indanecareho@indianoil.in edlpg@bharatpetroleum.in lpg.sbu.head@hpcl.in Officials said the committee mechanism will ensure fair distribution while prioritising sectors that have critical energy needs. Govt introduces 25-day rule to prevent LPG hoarding To further stabilise the market and prevent misuse of LPG supply, the government has introduced a 25-day inter-booking period for LPG consumers. The rule is aimed at discouraging hoarding and preventing black marketing during the period of global supply uncertainty. Authorities believe this measure will help maintain orderly distribution and ensure that genuine consumers receive their LPG cylinders without disruption. The Petroleum Ministry said the government is closely monitoring global developments and will take additional steps if required to maintain energy security for the country. Read More: LPG News: Centre invokes ESMA to ensure adequate cooking gas supplies