India ramps up raids to curb hoarding as LPG supply steadies amid West Asia tensions
The Indian government conducted over 1,900 raids across the country to curb hoarding of LPG cylinders and delivered around 47 lakh domestic LPG cylinders in a single day. The government maintained that LPG supply to priority segments remains uninterrupted despite the prevailing geopolitical situation.
The Indian government ramped up checks on LPG cylinder hoarding, conducting over 1,900 raids nationwide. Around 47 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on May 2, 2026, against bookings of 47.4 lakh. Penalties were imposed on 349 LPG distributorships, and 74 were suspended. LPG supply to domestic households has been prioritized, with 100% supply being made to domestic LPG, domestic PNG, and CNG (transport). Commercial LPG allocation has been increased to about 70% of pre-crisis levels. An LPG shipment carrying 46,313 MT of LPG safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The government urged citizens to avoid panic buying and misinformation, stating that all retail outlets are operating normally with adequate petrol and diesel stocks.
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