Gulf tensions trigger LPG supply concerns in Andhra Pradesh
The Hindu
Authorities in Andhra Pradesh assure uninterrupted LPG supply amid Gulf tensions, easing consumer concerns while addressing commercial sector restrictions.
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region following the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, concerns are growing in Andhra Pradesh over the availability of LPG cylinders.
According to official sources, the State currently has about 1.6 crore to 1.7 crore domestic LPG connections, including roughly 5 lakh under the PM Ujjwala Yojana and nearly 1 crore under the State government’s Deepam II scheme. The connections are almost evenly distributed among the major downstream oil marketing companies. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. each account for about 30% to 34% of the market share.
Officials from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. in Visakhapatnam have dismissed rumours of an immediate shortage, stating that sufficient LPG stock is available for the next 25 to 30 days. They have advised consumers not to resort to panic bookings and assured that domestic users will be prioritised as per directions from the Union Ministry.
There is no need to panic. Our primary focus is on domestic consumers and we have received clear instructions from the authorities not to cause hardship to households, said a senior manager from an LPG distribution unit of HPCL in Visakhapatnam.
However, commercial users such as hotels and restaurants report restrictions on refills, with distributors advising them to utilise their existing stocks first. Hoteliers say this could disrupt operations if supplies do not resume soon.
Members of the Andhra Pradesh Star Hotels Association led by its president R. V. Swamy met Director of Civil Supplies Nupur Ajay Kumar on Tuesday and expressed concern over the recent order issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on March 5, 2026, prioritising propane and butane streams for the production of domestic LPG cylinders.
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