Centre boosts LPG supply to 70% amid West Asia tensions
The Centre has ramped up LPG supply to 70% amid escalating tensions in West Asia, delivering 54 lakh cylinders in a day. Increased refinery operations and daily state briefings aim to stabilize fuel availability and counter misinformation.
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- delivered
- 54 lakh cylinders
- of pre-crisis levels
- 70%
- of LPG lifted
- 33,781 metric tonnes
As tensions in West Asia escalate, the Centre has assured adequate petrol and diesel stocks across retail outlets. LPG distribution remains stable with 54 lakh cylinders delivered in a day, and commercial LPG availability is now at 70% of pre-crisis levels. States are urged to conduct daily briefings to counter misinformation.
• 33,781 metric tonnes of LPG lifted since 14 Mar 2023
• Increased refinery operations and domestic LPG production to mitigate supply shocks.
These measures aim to stabilize fuel supply and curb panic buying.
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