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India Delivers 53.5 Lakh LPG Cylinders in a Day, 98% Bookings Go Digital

The Indian government has assured citizens of uninterrupted LPG supply, delivering over 53.5 lakh domestic cylinders in a single day despite global energy market tensions. Digital adoption is robust, with nearly 98% of bookings made online and 93% of deliveries authenticated via codes to prevent diversion. Supply has been prioritised for households and critical commercial sectors like hospitals and agriculture, with free trade cylinder allocation for migrants doubled. The government continues to monitor the situation closely, also promoting alternate fuels and increased auto LPG availability to maintain market stability.

Key Points: India's LPG Delivery Hits 53.5 Lakh Cylinders in a Day

  • 53.5 lakh cylinders delivered in one day
  • 98% of LPG bookings are digital
  • Supply secured for domestic, PNG, and CNG
  • Commercial LPG prioritised for critical sectors
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Govt delivers 53.5 lakh LPG cylinders in a day, 98 pc bookings go digital

Despite global energy concerns, India ensures smooth LPG supply with over 53.5 lakh cylinders delivered in a day and 98% of bookings made digitally.

"domestic LPG deliveries remain normal against bookings - Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas"

New Delhi, April 19

Even as geopolitical tensions in West Asia raise concerns over global energy supply chains, the Centre on Sunday said domestic LPG cylinder deliveries continue smoothly, with more than 53.5 lakh cylinders delivered in a single day, assuring citizens of uninterrupted fuel availability.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that despite global uncertainties, domestic LPG deliveries remain normal against bookings.

According to official data, over 53.5 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on April 18, 2026, with no reports of dry-outs at LPG distributorships.

The government has prioritised supply to households to ensure that essential cooking fuel remains accessible during the ongoing crisis.

Digital adoption has also increased significantly, with nearly 98 per cent of LPG bookings being made online, while over 93 per cent of deliveries are now authenticated through Delivery Authentication Codes (DAC) to prevent diversion.

On the supply side, the government has ensured 100 per cent availability for domestic LPG, PNG and CNG segments.

For commercial LPG, priority allocation has been given to critical sectors such as hospitals, educational institutions, pharmaceuticals, steel, automobiles and agriculture.

Additionally, the supply of 5 kg free trade LPG cylinders for migrant labourers has been doubled based on earlier consumption patterns in March.

To ease pressure on LPG demand, alternate fuels like kerosene and coal have been made available. The Ministry of Coal has directed major coal producers, including Coal India and Singareni Collieries, to increase allocations to states for distribution among small and medium consumers.

States have also been advised to facilitate new PNG connections for both domestic and commercial users.

Commercial LPG supplies have been scaled up to around 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels, including reform-linked allocations.

Since mid-March, over 1.67 lakh metric tonnes of commercial LPG has been supplied, equivalent to more than 88 lakh 19-kg cylinders.

Meanwhile, demand for auto LPG has surged, with average daily sales by public sector oil marketing companies rising significantly in April compared to February.

The government said it continues to monitor the situation closely and remains committed to ensuring uninterrupted energy supplies while maintaining stability in domestic markets.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to hear about the supply, but the ground reality can be different. Last week, our distributor said there was a delay due to 'logistics'. The 5 kg cylinder initiative for migrants is a very good step though.
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Aman W
98% digital bookings is impressive! Shows how India is adopting tech even for essential services. UPI for payments, now DAC for delivery. Hope they keep the system simple for our elders who are not so tech-savvy.
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Sarah B
Prioritizing households and critical sectors like hospitals is the right move during a global crisis. The focus on alternate fuels like kerosene is also pragmatic. Stability in energy supply is crucial for the economy.
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Vikram M
The numbers look good on paper. But what about the price? With global tensions, are we going to see another price hike soon? That's the real concern for middle-class families like mine. Providing supply is one thing, keeping it affordable is another.
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Kavya N
Doubling the 5 kg cylinders for migrant workers is a thoughtful and humane policy. These workers often get overlooked. Also glad to see commercial supply scaling up for industries. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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