Govt Boosts LPG Supply, Urges Calm Amid Hormuz Concerns

• Government increases supply of 5-kg LPG cylinders, selling 6.6 lakh bottles since March 23.
• 5-kg FTL cylinders are available at market rates without address proof, unlike subsidized 14.2-kg cylinders.
• No reported shortages at LPG distributor points; 51 lakh domestic cylinders delivered daily, 95% online bookings.
• Authorities crack down on hoarding and black marketing, seizing 50,000+ cylinders and suspending 36 dealerships.
• Prioritizing domestic LPG and PNG, boosting refinery output, and maintaining full natural gas supplies for households.