Energy Supply and Fuel Availability Update

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas provided a comprehensive update on India's energy security measures amid the evolving situation in West Asia. All refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, while sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are being maintained. Domestic LPG production from refineries has been increased to support domestic consumption.

An inter-ministerial Joint Working Group has been established to ensure availability of petrochemical feedstock supply. The government order dated April 1, 2026 permits oil refinery companies including petrochemical complexes to make minimum quantities of C3 & C4 streams available for critical sectors as determined by Centre for High Technology. Since June 1, 2026, more than 7,630 MT of C3-C4 molecules (propylene and butylene) and more than 6,230 MT of butyl acrylate has been sold by Mumbai, Kochi, Vizag, Chennai, Mathura and Gujarat refineries to chemical, pharma and paint industries.

Retail Fuel Pricing and Availability Measures

The Middle East crisis has resulted in abnormal increase in crude prices. To protect consumers, the Government of India has reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs. 10 per litre. Through gazette notification dated June 15, 2026, the government increased export levy on diesel from Rs. 13.50 per litre to Rs. 14 per litre and on ATF from Rs. 9.5 per litre to Rs. 12.5 per litre, while keeping exports levy on petrol unchanged at Rs. 1.5 per litre. All retail outlets are operating normally across the country with adequate stocks available.

Natural Gas Supply and PNG Expansion

Natural gas consumers have been prioritized with 100% supplies to D-PNG and CNG-Transport sectors. Supply to operating urea plants is at around 100% of their average consumption over the preceding six months. Gas supply to other industrial and commercial sectors, including supplies through CGD networks, is enhanced up to 80%. CGD entities have been advised to prioritize PNG connections for commercial establishments such as hotels, restaurants and canteens.

The government has offered all States/UTs additional 10% allocation of commercial LPG provided they help in long-term transition from LPG to PNG. Twenty-two States/UTs are receiving additional commercial LPG allocation linked to PNG expansion reforms. Since March 2026, about 10.02 lakh PNG connections have been gasified and infrastructure created for additional 3.22 lakh connections, totaling 13.24 lakh connections. About 9.94 lakh customers have registered for new connections.

LPG Supply Management

LPG supply continues to be affected by the prevailing situation, with domestic household supply prioritized. No dry-outs have been reported at LPG distributorships. Online LPG cylinder bookings increased to about 99% on industry basis, while Delivery Authentication Code based deliveries increased to about 96% to prevent diversion. In the last three days, about 1.47 crore LPG cylinders were delivered against bookings of around 1.36 crore cylinders.

Commercial LPG allocation has been set to 70% of pre-crisis level including 10% reform-based allocation. In the last three days, about 1.98 lakh 5 Kg FTL cylinders were sold, with more than 19,100 sold through 1,334 camps. Total of 22,945 MT of commercial LPG has been sold, and about 928 MT of auto LPG sold by PSU OMCs.

Enforcement and Monitoring Actions

State Governments are empowered under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and LPG Control Order, 2000 to monitor supply and act against hoarding and black marketing. In the last three days, enforcement actions resulted in 21 FIRs registered, 6 persons arrested, and 1,056 cylinders seized across the country. Penalties have been imposed on 8 LPG distributorships for indiscipline behavior and on 4 retail outlets, with 598 retail outlets put under suspension for violation of market discipline guidelines.

Maritime Safety and Shipping Operations

The Malta-flagged LNG carrier DISHA (IMO: 9250713), managed by an SCI-led consortium, safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 15, 2026 while carrying approximately 62,370 MT of LNG cargo bound for Dahej, India. The vessel is expected to berth at Dahej on June 19, 2026.

The Directorate General of Shipping Control Room has handled 13,187 calls and more than 29,376 emails since activation, with 450 calls and 1,077 emails received in the last 72 hours. The Ministry has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 3,639 Indian seafarers so far, including 47 in the last 72 hours from various locations across the Gulf region. Port operations across India remain normal with no congestion reported.