Why LPG prices are rising in India
India's usual LPG import route through the Strait of Hormuz is facing trouble due to ongoing tensions in West Asia.
Even with these disruptions, the government says there will not be any major shortages at retail outlets, even in big cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, or Kolkata.
Instructed to ramp up production
Refineries have been directed to boost domestic LPG production; domestically produced LPG accounts for about 40% of demand, and refinery yields have been increased by roughly 25-30%.
Oil marketing companies are stepping up surprise inspections — around 1,300 inspections were reported on one recent day — to stop hoarding and make sure households and essential services get first dibs.
Longer wait times for users
Booking your next cylinder might take longer: urban areas now have a 25-day gap between bookings, while rural folks wait 45 days.
Commercial users are getting less supply for now.
To back things up, more LNG shipments and extra kerosene are on the way; piped gas is also being prioritized where possible.
Price rise concerns
With demand high and supplies tight, Delhi's domestic LPG price has jumped to ₹913 per cylinder, up from ₹853 last month.
The government says it is watching things closely so you do not run out of cooking gas anytime soon.