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The government assured uninterrupted LPG supply to households despite panic bookings and urged around 60 lakh homes near piped natural gas networks to shift to PNG connections for convenience amid the West Asia crisis.

Govt warns LPG hoarders of action; urges users to switch to piped cooking gas

The government assured uninterrupted LPG supply to households despite panic bookings and urged around 60 lakh homes near piped natural gas networks to shift to PNG connections for convenience amid the West Asia crisis.

The government on Friday said it is ensuring an uninterrupted supply of cooking gas to households amid a surge in panic bookings, and advised around 60 lakh households located near piped natural gas (PNG) networks to consider switching to piped connections for convenience.
It warned hoarders and black marketers of strict action if they try to exploit the crisis created by the war in West Asia.
Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, at a media briefing, said fears of a shortage have led to a spike in LPG cylinder bookings in recent days, even though supplies remain adequate across the country.
She maintained that LPG distributors have sufficient stocks and that supply chains are functioning normally. Consumers were urged to avoid panic booking or queuing up at LPG dealerships. They should place refill orders using online modes only when required.
While supplies to household kitchens, as well as essential sectors like hospitals and educational institutions, were prioritised and provided uninterrupted LPG, supplies to commercial establishments like hotels and restaurants were curtailed as the war in West Asia impacted energy sourcing from overseas.
With domestic production rising by 30 per cent since March 5, when the government took certain measures like diverting streams in refineries to maximise cooking gas output, the Centre has placed a fifth of the commercial gas supplies with the state governments and UTs. The states have been given the authority to decide on the priority for such supplies, she said.
Citing instances of state governments taking actions against LPG hoarders and black marketers, Sharma said the top officials in the ministries of petroleum and civil supplies have held meetings with civil supplies departments of states and UTs to make them aware of the ground situation.
They have been asked to crack down on hoarders and black marketers.
She cited suspension of petrol pump dealerships in a case in Tamil Nadu where it was found dispensing fuel in jerrycans. More such actions will follow, she said.
"Average refill booking in the country is 55.7 lakh cylinders per day. But (since the crisis broke out about two weeks back), there has been a sudden surge. There were 75.7 lakh bookings for refills done on March 12... This is nothing but panic buying," she said.
"We were delivering 50 lakh cylinders daily previously and continue to maintain that number."
The country has 33.37 crore LPG users and another 1.5 crore get cooking fuel piped into their kitchens (called piped natural gas).
She said households located close to existing PNG infrastructure could benefit from switching to piped cooking gas, which offers a continuous supply and reduces dependence on cylinder bookings and delivery cycles.
While LPG supplies had been constrained by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz - the narrow sea lane used by Gulf countries to export oil and gas to users like India, the supply of PNG has continued uninterrupted.
"There are about 60 lakh households near the PNG infrastructure that can avail PNG connections. They should get in touch with the city gas operators to avail of such connections," she said.
Encouraging such consumers to shift to PNG would also help ease pressure on LPG distribution, allowing authorities to prioritise cylinder supplies for households that do not have access to piped gas networks.
Giving details of the inventory situation, Sharma said the country had enough stocks of crude oil and has been able to tap alternate sources to replace the ones that were lost in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Refineries are operating at full capacity, none of the over one lakh petrol pumps in the country has faced a dry out, and LPG dealerships are well stocked with no dryouts, she said, adding that natural gas supplies have been prioritised to the household and transport sector, thereby maintaining supplies to essential sectors.
She urged LPG users to book refills online and not crowd at dealerships.
"We are facing a difficult situation (arising from war in West Asia). LPG supplies to commercial establishments were stopped, but now stocks will be placed at the disposal of the state governments, who will decide on the priority for their distribution," she said.
"We are not able to service all commercial users for the time being."
She reiterated that there is no shortage of gas for household users. "There is no need for panic booking, no need for queuing."

The government said LPG supply to households remains uninterrupted and urged people not to panic book cylinders, even as bookings surged amid the West Asia conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Govt ensures uninterrupted LPG supply to households, says no need for panic booking

The government said LPG supply to households remains uninterrupted and urged people not to panic book cylinders, even as bookings surged amid the West Asia conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The government on Friday said uninterrupted LPG supply to households has been ensured, and there is no need for panic booking for cylinders.
Briefing the media, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said the domestic production of LPG has already increased by 30 per cent since March 5.
"There is no need for panic booking, and there has been no dry out at any LPG dealer," Sharma added.
LPG bookings have surged to 75.7 lakh against an average of 55.7 lakh in the pre-war period, "showing panic booking", she said.
The West Asia conflict has impacted the supply of crude oil and petroleum products, following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water between Iran and Oman, is one of the world's most critical energy transit routes.
The narrow, 50-mile-long passage that connects the Gulf with the Arabian Sea carries about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
India imports roughly 88 per cent of its crude oil, 50 per cent of its LNG needs and 60 per cent of its LPG requirement, most of which transits through the strait.
The widening conflict in West Asia, which began on February 28 when the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran, followed by retaliatory attacks from Tehran, has stopped energy flows through the strait.

Panic buying of petrol and LPG led to long queues across India amid fears of a fuel shortage linked to the West Asia crisis, while the government assured Parliament that supplies remain adequate.

Fuel panic spreads: Queues at pumps, LPG outlets while govt denies shortage

Panic buying of petrol and LPG led to long queues across India amid fears of a fuel shortage linked to the West Asia crisis, while the government assured Parliament that supplies remain adequate.

People queued up at petrol stations and domestic LPG outlets amid panic buying across the country over a perceived paucity of fuel, even as the government told Parliament on Thursday that there was no shortage of petrol, diesel and kerosene due to the West Asia crisis and it was not the time for rumour-mongering.
The Uttarakhand government decided to provide commercial gas cylinders to hospitals and educational institutions on priority and began preparations to provide wood for commercial use if needed.
Eateries and quick-service restaurant chains, which rely heavily on commercial LPG cylinders to run kitchen operations, fear that restrictions on fuel supply to them could disrupt operations and drive input cost inflation.
Several eateries across the country have been forced to trim their operations.
The Tamil Nadu Hotels Association said small and medium-sized restaurants in the southern state were badly hit, with many iconic establishments in Chennai forced to stop serving fuel-intensive dishes such as dosas and fried rice to conserve their dwindling gas stocks.
Speaking to PTI, a restaurant owner in Delhi said, "There is a shortage of cylinders. Even double the price, around Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000, is not enough."
He added that his eatery requires at least three cylinders every day.
In West Bengal, officials said the "shortage" of cooking gas cylinders had begun to affect midday meals in schools across the state, forcing authorities to adopt alternative fuels such as firewood or serving limited food items to students.
The Assam police warned people of strict action against those spreading rumours about a shortage of LPG and other fuels, a day after the chief secretary asserted that local refineries can meet only about 30 per cent of the state's demand for the cooking fuel.
The government has formed a media monitoring committee to track rumours, misinformation and misleading reports that may create panic among consumers.
The fear of fuel shortage has triggered panic buying and allegations of black marketing of gas cylinders.
In the national capital, police officials have been directed to prepare a list of gas agencies in their jurisdictions and deploy personnel to maintain law and order in view of the ongoing problem of LPG supply in the city.
"The sole motive is to maintain law and order and avoid any kind of black marketing. We want to ensure that people receive LPG cylinders through the proper distribution system," an officer said.
In Kolkata, police launched a crackdown on alleged black marketing of LPG cylinders, a day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directed the authorities to ensure strict monitoring to prevent such pilferage.
The rush has also overwhelmed the booking systems of oil marketing companies, with distributors reporting repeated server crashes due to the surge in refill requests.
In West Bengal, the average daily bookings for Indane LPG cylinders have nearly doubled to around two lakh from about one lakh earlier, distributors said.
"This is panic buying," said Bijan Biswas, spokesperson for the Indane LPG Distributors' Association in Bengal.
"Many people are afraid they might not get another cylinder soon, and that has led to this crisis."
Catering and marriage service units have also been hit hard.
A spokesperson of a leading catering service provider in Puducherry told PTI that he was not taking orders for small functions as he had to fulfil the orders booked by big parties like marriages.
He expressed fear about not being able to meet the orders in the future as the available stock of commercial cylinders was shrinking.
In Delhi, a city known for its wedding feasts, characterised by giant cauldrons of biryani and endless live cooking stations, planners and caterers warn that ongoing supply disruptions and rising prices of commercial LPG cylinders might lead to an increase in wedding catering costs by approximately 10 to 20 per cent if the situation persists.
This warning comes as restaurants and commercial kitchens in various parts of the city report irregular LPG supplies, prompting vendors who organise large wedding events to monitor the situation closely ahead of upcoming ceremonies.
"Caterers for weddings and large events need substantial commercial cylinders for bulk cooking and live stations. Many vendors report that their stock lasts only two to four days, so we are already witnessing discussions about simpler menus, fewer live cooking options, and price hikes of around 10 to 15 per cent being passed on to clients," explained Mohsin Khan, a planner with Vivah Luxury Weddings.

Oil companies hike LPG cylinder prices! The cost of a 19 kg cylinder rises by Rs 48.50, affecting businesses ahead of the festive season. Hotels and restaurants face higher costs, while domestic rates remain unchanged.

LPG price hike: Commercial LPG prices hiked ahead of the festive season

Oil companies hike LPG cylinder prices! The cost of a 19 kg cylinder rises by Rs 48.50, affecting businesses ahead of the festive season. Hotels and restaurants face higher costs, while domestic rates remain unchanged.

Ahead of the festive season, oil marketing companies have announced a hike in the prices of commercial LPG cylinders. This increase in LPG prices will directly impact restaurants, hotels, and other businesses that rely heavily on these cylinders for daily operations.
The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinder has been increased by Rs 48.50. With this revision, a commercial LPG cylinder now costs Rs 1,740 in Delhi.
This price adjustment comes just days before the start of the festive season, a time when businesses are typically preparing for increased demand.
In addition to the 19 kg variant, the price of 5 kg Free Trade LPG cylinders has also been raised by Rs 12, further adding to the cost burden for smaller businesses and vendors who use these cylinders for their operations.
The price hike is expected to result in higher operating expenses for businesses, particularly in the hospitality and food sectors, where LPG cylinders are a critical component of their daily activities. As a result, consumers may see an increase in prices for food and other services during the festive period.
Interestingly, while commercial LPG prices have risen, domestic LPG cylinder rates remain unchanged, providing some relief to households. This means that families using LPG for cooking at home won&rsquo;t feel the pinch of this price increase&mdash;at least for now.
This latest hike follows a similar increase that occurred on September 1, when the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder was raised by Rs 39. Prior to that, in July, oil companies had lowered prices by Rs 30 in a bid to ease the cost burden on businesses.
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Oil Marketing Companies revise cooking gas and ATF prices on the 1st of every month based on the average international price in the previous month

LPG price hike: Government increases commercial cylinder rates, check latest price in your city

<h2>Oil Marketing Companies revise cooking gas and ATF prices on the 1st of every month based on the average international price in the previous month</h2>

LPG Price Hike:&nbsp;Oil Marketing Companies increased the prices of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 21 , effective immediately. The prices of domestic LPG cylinders are unchanged at ₹903 per 14.2-kg cylinder.
This comes after Rs 100 increase on November 1, and a subsequent reduction of ₹57 on November 16. Meanwhile the last modification in non-subsidized domestic LPG cylinder rates occurred on August 30
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&nbsp;Jet fuel or ATF price was also slashed by 4.6% - the second reduction in one month. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was reduced to Rs 1,06,155.67 per kilolitre in the national capital from Rs 1,11,344.92 per kl, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers
<h3>Commercial LPG cylinders price - Indian Top Cities</h3>
Delhi - Rs 1796.50
Mumbai - Rs 1749
Kolkata - Rs 1908
Chennai - Rs 1968.50
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The Indian government allocates Rs 1,650 crore for 75 lakh free LPG connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The program extends from FY 2023-24 to 2025-26, offering the first refill and stove at no cost

Government allocates ₹1,650 cr for 75 lakh free LPG connections

The Indian government allocates Rs 1,650 crore for 75 lakh free LPG connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The program extends from FY 2023-24 to 2025-26, offering the first refill and stove at no cost

The government on Wednesday allocated Rs 1,650 crore towards the release of an additional 75 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) over three years ending March 2026.
As per the existing modalities of Ujjawala 2.0, the first refill and stove will also be provided free of cost to Ujjwala beneficiaries, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur told reporters after the meeting of the Union Cabinet.
He said Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the extension of PMUY for the release of 75 lakh LPG connections over three years from Financial Year 2023-24 to 2025-26.
The total financial implication will be Rs 1,650 crore.
A targeted subsidy of Rs 200 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for up to 12 refills per year is being provided to PMUY consumers.
With the release of an additional 75 lakh connections, the number of PMUY beneficiaries will go up to 10.35 crore.
The total financial implication will be Rs 1,650 crore. This includes Rs 2,200 per connection (14.2 kg single bottle connection/ 5 kg double cylinder connection), and Rs 1,300 per connection (5 kg single cylinder connection).
An official release on the Cabinet decision said some eligible households still do not have LPG connections.
This is due to multiple reasons &ndash; new households are formed every year as a result of rising population, marriages, migration, nuclearisation of families, leftover households, extremely remote locations etc.
There is demand for 15 lakh PMUY connections as of August 31, 2023.
Last month, the government on Tuesday announced a Rs 200 per cylinder cut in prices of domestic cooking gas to soften the impact of rising inflation on households.
A 14.2-kg LPG cylinder in the national capital cost Rs 903.
For Ujjwala beneficiaries, the price of an LPG cylinder is Rs 703 after considering the continuing Rs 200 per cylinder subsidy.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by the Prime Minister in May 2016 to provide LPG connections to women of below poverty line (BPL) families.
PMUY has majorly contributed to increase in LPG penetration in the country from 62 per cent in 2016 to near saturation now, the release said.

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