LPG Stocks in Haryana May Last Only Few Days Amid West Asia Crisis

Haryana could soon face pressure on cooking gas supplies as the ongoing tensions in West Asia disrupt global LPG shipments. Officials warn that the state’s existing stock may last only a few days if fresh supplies are delayed.

Following an advisory issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on March 5, oil companies have been directed to prioritise LPG supply exclusively for domestic households. The decision was taken in view of geopolitical instability affecting global energy routes. 

Acting on the directive, major oil marketing companies — Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited — have temporarily stopped supplying LPG cylinders meant for commercial use across the state.

Earlier, these companies together supplied nearly 580 metric tonnes of LPG every day for commercial purposes in Haryana. With this supply now halted, restaurants, food establishments and several industries are likely to face operational challenges in the coming days.

At present, Haryana’s daily domestic LPG consumption stands at around 3,053 metric tonnes. Of this, Indian Oil supplies about 1,310 metric tonnes per day, Bharat Petroleum around 911 metric tonnes and Hindustan Petroleum nearly 832 metric tonnes.

According to official data, as of March 10, Indian Oil has around 2,966 metric tonnes of LPG in stock in the state with an additional 1,624 metric tonnes currently in transit. If no additional supply arrives, this stock could meet domestic demand for only about three and a half days. 

Bharat Petroleum has about 4,238 metric tonnes in stock and 2,213 metric tonnes in transit, enough for roughly seven days. Hindustan Petroleum holds around 4,232 metric tonnes with another 600 metric tonnes on the way, sufficient for nearly six days.

Authorities have also introduced a 21-day lock-in period between refills of domestic LPG cylinders to manage the available stock more effectively. Officials have warned that restricting LPG supply to households alone could lead to shortages in the open market and affect industries and restaurants that depend heavily on commercial cylinders.

Haryana’s Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Rajesh Nagar, said the government is closely monitoring the situation and will review the next steps after consulting officials. He also clarified that there is currently no shortage of petrol or diesel in the state.