Government Denies Fuel Price Hike Amid Robust LPG Delivery

"All citizens are requested to make necessary efforts to conserve energy in their daily use during the current situation," a Petroleum Ministry official said in the daily inter-ministerial briefing.

"Citizens are advised to avoid panic purchase of petrol, diesel and LPG as the government is making all efforts to ensure availability of petrol, diesel and LPG. Beware of rumours and rely on official sources for correct information," the ministry official said.

The government said, despite the ongoing geopolitical situation, it has ensured that 100 per cent supply is being made to domestic LPG, domestic PNG and CNG (transport).

During the last three days, about 1.90 lakh 5-kg FTL cylinders were sold. On Wednesday, about 67,600 5-kg FTL cylinders were sold.

"About 1.39 crore LPG cylinders were delivered against bookings of around 1.40 crore LPG cylinders during the last 3 days," the ministry said.

Moreover, since March, about 7.03 lakh PNG connections have been gasified, and infrastructure has been created for an additional 2.72 lakh connections, taking the total to 9.75 lakh connections.

"Further, about 7.49 lakh customers have been registered for new connections. Till May 13, more than 57,200 PNG consumers have surrendered their LPG connections via MYPNGD.in website," the ministry said.

PSU OMCs have strengthened and continued surprise inspections and imposed penalties on 401 LPG distributorships, and 76 LPG distributorships have been suspended till Wednesday.

Notably, the provision for 1,120 MT per day, from the LPG pool, has been made for pharma, chemical and paint sector companies.

Since May 1, 2026, more than 6,700 MT of C3-C4 Molecules (comprising propylene and butylene) and more than 2,800 MT of butyl acrylate have been sold by Mumbai, Kochi, Vizag, Chennai, Mathura and Gujarat refineries to the chemical, pharma, and paint industry, said the government.

- IANS