New Delhi: India’s Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply remains unaffected despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia, Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal said on Thursday, asserting that domestic availability continues at full capacity. Addressing the media, Mittal said there is no disruption in supplies across the country. “I don't see any problem anywhere. All domestic supplies are at 100 percent,” he said, adding that around 70 percent of packed LPG has already been issued.
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He acknowledged that minor, localised supply chain issues may arise occasionally but said these are routine and managed on a day-to-day basis.
Mittal said LPG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have continued without delays, even amid recent tensions in the region. “Ships have been continuously coming even when there was a blockage. It takes its normal travel time. We are not talking about any delay in crossing the Strait,” he said.
He added that the government is closely monitoring developments and remains prepared to respond if the situation changes. “The government is reviewing this on a daily basis. If any change has to be made, it will be done,” he said.
Speaking at a conference on energy security and India’s growing gas demand, Mittal said recent geopolitical developments highlight the importance of contingency planning and supply diversification.
He noted that nearly 90 percent of India’s crude oil imports transit through the Strait of Hormuz, underlining its strategic importance. India currently imports crude oil from 41 countries, natural gas from 30 countries and LPG from 13 countries, he said, adding that such diversification must inform future policy decisions.
“The government is committed to ensuring that gas is available to all entities, and we are also focusing on diversification so that such crises do not impact supplies,” he said.
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The two-day conference on energy security and India’s growing gas demand was organised by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board in association with Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL).
Discussions at the event centred on the role of natural gas in India’s energy mix, the need for infrastructure investments, and the importance of regulatory frameworks to ensure long-term energy security.
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