Saturday, March 29, 2025
Big Relief on LPG Crisis: Refineries Boost Production 10%, Govt Appeals to Ignore Rumors
New Delhi: March 10, 2026
Amid Middle East war and Hormuz disruptions sparking domestic LPG shortage fears, Centre provided major reassurance. Confirmed no shortage; situation fully under control. Swift action led to ~10% refinery production hike, easing consumer worries.
All refineries at 100% capacity prioritizing domestic supply.
Commercial cylinder concerns baseless; monitoring extended 21→25 days.
Essential Commodities Act invoked (not ESMA).
Continuous global supplier coordination.
Govt warned against social media rumors causing panic. India well-prepared despite geopolitics; household supply top priority.
