LPG Cylinder Shortage: Production Rises, Online Bookings Surge as States Crack Down on Hoarding Two LPG vessels, the Nanda Devi and Shivalik, carrying a combined 92,700 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to India. The Nanda Devi is expected to arrive on March 16, while the Shivalik will reach Mundra Port on March 17. These shipments come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions that have disrupted global energy supply routes, with authorities prioritizing their unloading to alleviate domestic shortages. Despite these efforts, concerns over cooking gas supply persist, affecting sectors such as restaurants, hostels, and companies reliant on consistent kitchen operations. In Delhi, top private schools have warned that lunch services could face disruptions if LPG supplies tighten further, while malls have urged restaurants to operate with limited gas usage. The government has reassured citizens that oil companies are delivering approximately 50 lakh LPG cylinders daily, emphasizing that supplies remain stable. Authorities have also intensified efforts to combat rumors, hoarding, and black marketing of cylinders. Domestic LPG production has increased by 36% compared to previous months, and online cylinder bookings have risen from 84% to 90% of total demand. State governments have implemented measures to curb hoarding, with the Nanda Devi tanker set to arrive the following day. The Shivalik, which safely navigated the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened regional tensions, has reached Mundra Port after completing necessary documentation and securing priority berthing. This arrival is expected to ease some pressure on India’s fuel supplies, though challenges remain.#strait_of_hormuz #shivalik #nanda_devil #mundra_port #guruji_indane_gas_service
