LPG bookings fall to 77 lakh; Indian crude tanker sails out of UAE’s Fujairah safely

LPG bookings decline to 77 lakh; Indian tanker safely exits UAE amid stable fuel supplies despite West Asia conflict.

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refill bookings have declined to about 77 lakh from 88.8 lakh earlier, indicating some easing of panic buying, even as the government said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or cooking gas, and supplies remain stable despite the West Asia conflict.

All domestic “refineries are operating at high capacity and maintaining adequate crude oil inventories,” the update said. “The country remains self-sufficient in the production of petrol and diesel, requiring no imports of the fuels to meet domestic demand.” Oil marketing companies have reported no dry outs at fuel retail outlets or LPG distributorships, and petrol, diesel and LPG supplies are being maintained regularly.

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Meanwhile, an Indian-flagged crude tanker sailed out safely from Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates after loading 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude oil, despite an attack on the oil terminal. The vessel, Jag Laadki, departed Fujairah at 10.30 a.m. IST and is bound for India, with all crew members safe, the government said. Jag Laadki is the fourth Indian-flagged vessel to have come out of the war zone unharmed. On Saturday (March 14, 2026), two Indian-flagged LPG carriers -- Shivalik and Nanda Devi -- carrying about 92,712 tonnes of LPG crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz.

In its daily update on the impact of the West Asia situation, the government said the share of online LPG bookings has risen to about 87% from 84%, attributing the increase to a campaign by oil marketing companies promoting digital booking and discouraging people from queuing up at LPG dealerships for panic purchases.

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