Ministry of Petroleum confirms 53.5 lakh domestic LPG cylinders delivered on April 18, prioritizing household supply amidst Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Government reduced excise duty on petrol/diesel by ₹10/litre and increased diesel export levy to ₹55.50/litre to stabilize domestic fuel availability.
Indian-flagged tanker Desh Garima safely crossed Strait of Hormuz with 31 crew; 2,538 seafarers repatriated from Gulf region so far.
Average Auto LPG sales by PSU OMCs surged 72% to 305 MT/day in April amid shift from private operators; 10.97 lakh passengers returned from region since February 28.