LPG demand rebounds to normal levels across India: Govt

India’s cooking gas demand is steadily returning to normal levels as domestic supplies improve and seasonal factors ease consumption pressures, a senior government official said on Friday, signalling stabilisation after recent disruptions linked to global energy tensions.According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, LPG availability has normalised following supply challenges triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which had earlier disrupted global energy flows and tightened domestic availability.
“Daily bookings are in the range of 46–50 lakh currently. Deliveries are normal. According to sources, on Thursday (April 16), about 50 lakh refill cylinders were delivered at doorsteps of users. The data suggests gradual return to normalcy,” said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the ministry.She noted that India has maintained stable supplies of cooking gas and transport fuels even amid geopolitical disruptions, with the government prioritising household consumption and increasing allocations to critical sectors.
At the peak of the supply crunch last month, daily LPG bookings had surged to over 88 lakh, sharply higher than the pre-crisis average of around 45 lakh per day. In response, authorities ramped up domestic output by diverting petrochemical feedstock into LPG production, leading to a 40–50 per cent increase in output and enabling restoration of supply levels.
Officials said domestic LPG deliveries are now proceeding without disruptions, with no shortages reported at distributor points across the country. The system has also seen increased digitisation, with nearly 98 per cent of bookings being made online, while authenticated deliveries have crossed 90 per cent to prevent diversion.Commercial LPG supplies have also improved, recovering to around 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels. This has been supported by targeted measures such as increased allocation of smaller cylinders for migrant workers and expanded outreach efforts by state-run oil marketing companies.
According to information, since March 23, more than 16.41 lakh market-priced 5-kg LPG cylinders have been sold to consumers without formal domestic connections, including migrants, students, working professionals, and small businesses.In addition, around 1.5 lakh tonnes of commercial LPG — equivalent to over 79.14 lakh 19-kg cylinders — have been supplied since March 14. This includes more than 8,850 tonnes of Auto LPG, reflecting steady recovery in demand across segments.