Garvita OdiaBhubaneswar,06/04/2026: Government has stepped up sale of small 5-kg LPG cylinders which is available across-the-counter at LPG distributorships on showing valid ID proofs. Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has said that about 6.6 lakh bottles 5-kg LPG cylinders have been sold since March 23 after government ramped up supplies to meet demand.
Unlike the subsidised domestic 14.2-kg cylinders, 5-kg cylinders are priced at market rates and do not require any address proof for procurement from a nearby LPG distributorship. The ministry said there are no reports of shortages at LPG distributor points, with more than 51 lakh domestic cylinders delivered on April 4 and online bookings accounting for 95 per cent of total demand.
Government has said that it is taking comprehensive measures to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply, safeguard maritime operations, and assist Indian nationals amid the evolving situation in West Asia. Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas emphasised that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country and urged citizens to avoid panic buying. People have been advised to rely on digital platforms for LPG bookings and refrain from unnecessary visits to distributors.
Government has also accelerated the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections, with around 3.6 lakh households already connected and over 3.9 lakh new registrations recorded since March. Citizens have been encouraged to adopt alternative cooking options such as PNG, electric cooktops, and induction systems to reduce pressure on LPG demand.
On the supply side, refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude reserves, and domestic LPG production has been ramped up. Additional kerosene allocations have also been made to states to support essential needs.
