•Petrol pumps and LPG agencies witness a rush as people fear supply shortages due to the Iran conflict disrupting energy chains via the Strait of Hormuz.
•India, importing 60% of its LPG with 90% passing through the Strait of Hormuz, is prioritizing gas for LPG, CNG, and piped cooking gas.
•Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma confirms no dry-outs but notes a surge in LPG bookings due to panic, urging citizens to avoid unnecessary bookings.
•Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated in Lok Sabha on March 12 that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, kerosene, ATF, or fuel oil in the country.
