India is asking oil companies to create at least 30 days of LPG reserves as a safeguard against supply disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz and the wider West Asia conflict.
A news started circulating in Indian media that the government of India has increased the LPG cylinder booking gap to 35 days from the existing 25 due to the situation in West Asia.
India's Centre asks states to fast-track PNG networks for households facing LPG shortages from West Asia war closing Strait of Hormuz; production up 38%, raids curb hoarding.
India's cooking gas supply is under pressure after the West Asia conflict blocked imports through the Strait of Hormuz. The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, boosted domestic production by 25%, and urges households not to panic-buy LPG cylinders.
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