Mint Explainer | How has LPG supply eased for second-largest global buyer of domestic cooking gas?
India’s LPG supply crunch has eased as the government shifted imports to the United States and other new suppliers while domestic production increased. Booking relaxations and diversification measures have helped stabilise availability for the country’s 340 million consumers.
- ✓India’s LPG supply crunch has eased as the government shifted imports to the United States and other new suppliers while domestic production increased.
- ✓These steps have collectively ensured a steadier supply for roughly 340 million Indian households that rely on LPG for daily cooking needs.
- ✓Booking relaxations and diversification measures have helped stabilise availability for the country’s 340 million consumers.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that the recent shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for household cooking has been mitigated through a strategic shift in import sources and a boost in domestic output. The move, overseen by Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, follows a series of booking relaxations that allow consumers greater flexibility in securing cylinders.
According to the ministry, the diversification of import contracts now includes the United States and several emerging suppliers, complementing a rise in India’s own LPG production. These steps have collectively ensured a steadier supply for roughly 340 million Indian households that rely on LPG for daily cooking needs.
The earlier supply crunch had led to price spikes and long queues at distribution points, affecting low‑ and middle‑income families across urban and rural areas. By expanding the import base and encouraging higher domestic output, the government aims to prevent future disruptions and maintain affordable energy access for the nation’s largest consumer segment.
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| Issuing Authority | Livemint Indian Economy & Policy |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |