Relief for Commercial LPG Users: Modi Govt Announces Major Decision on Cylinder Supply & Kerosene
New Delhi: March 13, 2026
Amid nationwide LPG shortage rumors and panic bookings, Modi government announced crucial relief for commercial users (hotels, restaurants). Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry Thursday stated additional commercial LPG cylinders will be released to smooth supply.
Key Decisions & Figures
Beneficiary Identification: States directed to list priority commercial establishments needing cylinders.
Kerosene Boost: Extra 48, 000 kiloliters kerosene allocated as LPG alternative—beyond normal quarterly 100, 000 kl quota.
Production Surge: LPG output up from 25% to 28%; ~50 lakh cylinders delivered daily.
Curbing Panic & Rumors
Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma clarified no distribution shortfall—panic bookings inflated demand manifold. PM Narendra Modi warned against panic-spreaders harming nation.
Police Deployment vs Black Marketing
Delhi Police ramped security at agencies; SHOs ordered PCR vans, patrols to prevent hoarding/black market, maintain law & order.
Hardeep Puri's Assurance
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reiterated in Lok Sabha: No fuel shortage despite Hormuz crisis—crude stocks, domestic supply fully secure.