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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that despite global uncertainties, domestic LPG deliveries remain normal against bookings. According to official data, over 53.5 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on April 18, 2026, with no reports of dry-outs at LPG distributorships. The government has prioritised supply to households to ensure that essential cooking fuel remains accessible during the ongoing crisis. Digital adoption has also increased significantly, with nearly 98 per cent of LPG bookings being made online, while over 93 per cent of deliveries are now authenticated through Delivery Authentication Codes (DAC) to prevent diversion. On the supply side, the government has ensured 100 per cent availability for domestic LPG, PNG and CNG segments. For commercial LPG, priority allocation has been given to critical sectors such as hospitals, educational institutions, pharmaceuticals, steel, automobiles and agriculture. Additionally, the supply of 5 kg free trade LPG cylinders for migrant labourers has been doubled based on earlier consumption patterns in March. To ease pressure on LPG demand, alternate fuels like kerosene and coal have been made available. The Ministry of Coal has directed major coal producers, including Coal India and Singareni Collieries, to increase allocations to states for distribution among small and medium consumers. States have also been advised to facilitate new PNG connections for both domestic and commercial users. Commercial LPG supplies have been scaled up to around 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels, including reform-linked allocations. Since mid-March, over 1.67 lakh metric tonnes of commercial LPG has been supplied, equivalent to more than 88 lakh 19-kg cylinders. Meanwhile, demand for auto LPG has surged, with average daily sales by public sector oil marketing companies rising significantly in April compared to February. The government said it continues to monitor the situation closely and remains committed to ensuring uninterrupted energy supplies while maintaining stability in domestic markets.