LPG cylinder crisis LIVE UPDATES: Two vessels carrying 92,700 metric tons of LPG en route to India: Govt sources
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Long queues were witnessed outside gas stations in Delhi's Govindpuri area with heavy deployment of police teams to ensure there is no hoarding. Three gas agencies are currently operating in the area.
Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas have urged people not to panic about the availability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and advised them not to stand in long queues at gas agencies, according to a report by Piyush from India Today. They said consumers do not need to visit distributors in person, as LPG cylinders can be easily booked online.
Officials also assured that cylinders booked through online platforms will be delivered as usual. They stressed that panic booking or crowding at distribution centres will not help the situation and appealed to people to stay calm and follow the normal booking process.
The shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is now affecting the peak wedding season in Chandigarh and nearby areas, with caterers struggling to get commercial gas cylinders.
Large Punjabi weddings usually involve catering for hundreds or even thousands of guests. Caterers and owners of marriage palaces say a single large wedding event generally requires around 15 to 20 commercial LPG cylinders.
With supplies falling short, some wedding venues have switched to traditional cooking methods using firewood. Families hosting weddings and catering teams say the shortage has created serious operational problems during the busy wedding season.
The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has written to Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, asking the government to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) so that langar services at gurdwaras can continue without disruption.
In its letter, the committee said the ongoing West Asia conflict has affected LPG supplies, which has started impacting community kitchens, especially in smaller gurdwaras that depend on LPG cylinders instead of piped gas.
A 66-year-old man allegedly died of cardiac arrest while he was standing in a queue outside gas station on Friday morning. According to the information, he had been trying to obtain a cylinder for last two-three days and was standing in the queue outside the gas agency since morning. Read Here
The Government of India on Friday assured consumers that there is no shortage of cooking gas and urged people not to panic and book LPG cylinders unnecessarily.
Responding to concerns about reported shortages in some areas, Sujatha Sharma said production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been increased by about 30% since March 5 to meet the rising demand. She added that the step was taken by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to ensure adequate supply across the country.
#WATCH | Delhi | Congress stages a protest over the reports of nationwide shortage of LPG gas cylinders pic.twitter.com/oKgRMwQNab
— ANI (@ANI) March 13, 2026
Distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders in Chandigarh is being carried out under police supervision as authorities try to control crowds at gas agencies.
Residents visiting the agencies said they are facing difficulties in getting domestic LPG cylinders and complained that online bookings are often failing.
Many people said they are struggling to manage their kitchens as delays in cylinder deliveries continue.
#WATCH | Delhi | Congress stages a protest over the reports of nationwide shortage of LPG gas cylinders pic.twitter.com/oKgRMwQNab
— ANI (@ANI) March 13, 2026
PTC News Desk: The Centre has advised states and Union Territories to monitor LPG supplies on a daily basis, take strict action against anyone violating rules, stop the spread of rumours and maintain law and order amid speculation that the ongoing Middle East conflict could disrupt cylinder supplies.
Concerns about shortages grew after restrictions were placed on the distribution of LPG cylinders to commercial users, such as hotels and restaurants. As a result, induction cooktops quickly went out of stock on several online platforms, with people fearing that household supplies might also be affected.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has set up a 24×7 control room with nodal officers from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to closely monitor the situation.
India consumes about 31.3 million tonnes of LPG each year. Around 87% is used by households, while the remaining 13% is used by commercial establishments such as hotels and restaurants. About 62% of India’s LPG requirement is met through imports.
The ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel attacking Iran, and Iran’s retaliation, has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This key sea route normally carries 85–90% of India’s LPG imports from West Asian countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
- With inputs from agencies
