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Govt Conducts 1.16 Lakh LPG Raids, Suspends 53 Distributors Amid Supply Scrutiny

The government has intensified monitoring of LPG distribution, conducting over 1.16 lakh raids and suspending 53 distributors for violations. Officials assure that domestic LPG supply remains fully stable at 100% for households, with no shortages reported. Despite global supply chain impacts from geopolitical tensions, over 51 lakh cylinders were delivered in a single day, demonstrating strong distribution capacity. The supply of 5-kg cylinders has also been increased for vulnerable groups like students and labourers.

Key Points: Over 1.16 Lakh LPG Raids, 53 Distributors Suspended: Govt

  • Over 1.16 lakh enforcement raids conducted
  • 53 LPG distributors suspended for violations
  • 100% domestic LPG supply assured
  • 51 lakh cylinders delivered in a single day
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Over 1.16 lakh raids, 53 LPG distributors suspended for violation, no shortage of domestic LPG: Govt

Government intensifies LPG monitoring with massive raids and distributor suspensions, assures 100% domestic supply stability despite global tensions.

"Domestic consumers have been prioritised and supply for household use has been ensured at 100 per cent. - Sujata Sharma"

New Delhi, April 9

The Centre on Thursday said it has intensified monitoring of LPG supply across the country, conducting over 1.16 lakh raids so far and suspending around 53 LPG distributors for violations, even as it maintained that there is no shortage of domestic LPG.

Speaking during the daily Inter-Ministerial Briefing on developments in West Asia, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said strict enforcement measures are being undertaken to ensure smooth distribution and prevent irregularities in the system.

She stated, "Yesterday, around 3,300 raids were conducted, in which more than 600 cylinders were seized. So far, around 1,16,000 raids have been carried out. Oil marketing companies have issued 1,870 show-cause notices to LPG distributors, and around 53 LPG distributors have been suspended".

Despite the ongoing geopolitical situation impacting global supply chains, the government reiterated that domestic LPG supply remains fully stable.

"Domestic consumers have been prioritised and supply for household use has been ensured at 100 per cent. There has been no dry-out reported at any LPG distributor," she said.

India meets around 60 per cent of its LPG requirement through imports, and the current geopolitical tensions have affected supply conditions. However, the government has taken steps to ensure uninterrupted availability for households.

She also shared that on Wednesday, more than 51 lakh LPG cylinders were delivered to homes in a single day, reflecting strong supply and distribution capacity. Digital systems have also improved efficiency, with online booking reaching 98 per cent and OTP-based delivery at 92 per cent.

On the commercial side, she noted that the LPG supply has been impacted but is being gradually restored. Currently, commercial LPG supply has reached around 70 per cent. Bulk supply has also been resumed for key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food, agriculture, packaging, and paints.

To support vulnerable sections, the secretary shared that the supply of 5-kg LPG cylinders has been increased, especially for students and labourers. Demand for these smaller cylinders has seen a sharp rise in recent weeks.

The government said it is closely monitoring the situation through control rooms set up across states and union territories, along with district-level monitoring committees.

Officials added that crude inventories remain adequate and refineries are operating at optimal capacity, ensuring steady LPG production.

- ANI

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Sujata Sharma
While the numbers look impressive, I'm skeptical. 1.16 lakh raids and only 53 suspensions? That's a very small percentage. Feels like a PR exercise. The real test is whether my cook in Delhi gets her cylinder on time without paying a premium. Action on paper doesn't always translate to the ground.
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Arjun K
The focus on 5-kg cylinders for students and labourers is a very good step. Many young people living in PGs in Bangalore rely on these. The digital systems with OTP are also a big improvement - less chance of delivery boys cheating. Hope the supply chain holds.
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Priya S
Over 51 lakh cylinders delivered in a single day! That's actually a massive operation. We often criticise, but we should appreciate the scale of keeping this running for a billion people, especially with global tensions. My refill in Chennai came in 4 days last week, which is normal.
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Karthik V
The commercial LPG supply at 70% is a concern. This will affect small hotels and dhabas, leading to higher food prices. The government must ensure this is restored quickly. Households are priority, but the economy runs on these small businesses too.
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Meera T
I respectfully disagree with the 'no shortage' claim. In my colony in Gurgaon, three families including mine faced delays of over two weeks. The distributor always has an excuse. Maybe there's no national shortage, but local mismanagement is very real. The raids need to be more effective.

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