The government further added that over 58,500 customers from PNG had disconnected their LPG accounts until May 20. There is sufficient availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG within the country, and it urged citizens not to stock up on supplies out of fear. The safety of Indian shipping and crew in the Persian Gulf will be assured through measures implemented.
According to the Ministry of Petroleum, there is sufficient stock availability of petrol and diesel in all the fuel stations. The government asked citizens to disregard rumors and only believe information received from credible sources. Till May 20, online LPG bookings reached 99%, and LPG deliveries via DAC reached 96%. This aims to prevent LPG black marketing. The DAC is sent to the consumer's registered mobile number and ensures that the cylinder reaches the right person.
In the last three days, approximately 13.4 million LPG cylinders were delivered against a total booking of approximately 13.2 million. On Wednesday, approximately 47.51 lakh LPG cylinders were delivered against a total booking of approximately 45.36 lakh, indicating that deliveries are exceeding bookings. The Ministry also reported that approximately 18.7 lakh five-kilogram (FTL) cylinders were sold in the last three days, meeting the growing demand for smaller cylinders.
Gas supply has been restored to approximately 76.4 million PNG connections since March. Infrastructure for an additional 2.81 lakh connections has been created, bringing the total to 10.45 lakh. Additionally, approximately 7.99 lakh customers have registered for new PNG connections, reflecting the growing trend towards clean energy.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways provided information on the current maritime situation in the Persian Gulf. The Ministry stated that continuous steps are being taken to ensure the safety of Indian ships and crew in the region. The Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating with Indian missions and maritime stakeholders.
This coordination is aimed at ensuring the safety of seafarers and the smooth functioning of maritime operations. The Ministry stated that all Indian seafarers in the region are safe, and no incidents involving any Indian-flagged ship or foreign vessel with Indian crew have been reported in the last 72 hours. According to the Director General of Shipping (DG Shipping), over 3,316 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated so far.