DBT Bureau
Pune, 15 March 2026
The Government of India has said that the country’s energy supply chain remains stable and well-managed despite recent geopolitical developments in West Asia, assuring citizens that sufficient stocks of petroleum products, LPG and natural gas are available across the country.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said multiple preparedness and response measures are in place to ensure uninterrupted supply of fuel and to safeguard the welfare of Indian nationals in the region.
Refineries operating at high capacity
All domestic refineries are currently operating at high capacity while maintaining adequate crude oil inventories. India remains self-sufficient in the production of petrol and diesel and does not require imports of these fuels to meet domestic demand.
Retail fuel availability is stable
According to Oil Marketing companies, there have been no reported cases of fuel dry-outs at retail outlets across the country. Supplies of petrol and diesel are continuing as normal and authorities have advised citizens not to engage in panic buying, stressing that adequate stocks are available nationwide.
Natural gas supply prioritized
The government said that priority sectors are getting protected gas supplies. This includes 100% allocation for PNG (domestic piped natural gas) and CNG (vehicle gas) users. Supplies to industrial and commercial users are being limited to around 80% at present.
Officials from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board and City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies met with the Ministry on 14 March 2026. They discussed the progress of new PNG connections and the shift of commercial LPG users to PNG.
Commercial LPG users in major cities are being encouraged to switch to PNG. They can apply for a PNG connection through CGD companies by email, letter or online customer portals.
LPG supply closely monitored
The government said LPG supply remains stable with no dry-outs reported at LPG distributorships. Authorities are continuing to monitor supply levels amid the evolving geopolitical situation.
Recent data shows LPG bookings have declined, with 77 lakh bookings recorded on 14 March 2026, compared with 88.8 lakh bookings on 13 March 2026. Meanwhile, online LPG cylinder bookings have increased from 84% to about 87%.
Several states and union territories—including Bihar, Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan—have issued orders for the allocation of non-domestic LPG in line with government guidelines. Commercial LPG cylinders have also been made available for priority distribution in 30 states and union territories.
The government reiterated that the country’s fuel supply system remains robust and urged citizens to remain calm as authorities continue to monitor developments in West Asia closely.
