India may supply only 10 kg LPG in 14.2 kg cylinders amid global gas crunch

India may soon witness a temporary change in the quantity of cooking gas supplied in domestic cylinders as oil marketing companies explore ways to manage a growing supply crunch. Under a proposed strategy, households could receive around 10 kg of LPG in the standard 14.2-kg cylinders to ensure that available supplies reach a larger number of consumers.

The move is being considered amid disruptions in LPG imports caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflict in West Asia. The crisis has affected shipping routes and energy infrastructure in the region, leading to tighter global supplies and putting pressure on India’s fuel imports. Industry executives say supplying smaller quantities per cylinder could help distribute limited LPG stocks more evenly across households during the crisis. India imports about 60% of its LPG requirements, and disruptions in tanker movement have already created concerns about availability in the coming weeks.

However, government officials have downplayed reports of an immediate policy shift. Authorities maintain that domestic LPG deliveries remain normal and that no shortages have been officially reported so far, urging consumers not to panic or resort to hoarding.