Centre Takes Key Decision to Prevent LPG Shortage

Amid military tensions in West Asia, the central government has taken a major step to safeguard domestic LPG supplies. For the first time, the government has set maximum LPG production targets for public and private sector refineries and upstream companies. The move aims to create a domestic supply buffer and prevent shortages if LPG imports through sea routes are disrupted due to geopolitical tensions.

According to orders issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the maximum LPG production capacity of 21 refineries and upstream companies has been set at 63,810 tonnes per day. This is nearly twice India’s average daily domestic production during the 2025–26 financial year and is equivalent to around 70% of the country’s total daily LPG consumption. The measure is intended to strengthen domestic preparedness and ensure uninterrupted LPG availability during potential disruptions in international supplies.