India restores commercial LPG supply to pre crisis levels

The Indian government has fully restored commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies to levels seen before the West Asia crisis, lifting all sector-specific restrictions that were imposed to safeguard household fuel availability. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced the decision on Thursday, June 25, 2026, citing a significant improvement in the domestic supply situation and the projected arrival of imported cargoes.

The restoration applies to non-domestic packed LPG, commonly used by hotels, restaurants, and other commercial establishments. Additionally, bulk LPG supply, which had been completely suspended at the onset of the crisis, has been partially resumed, allowing commercial and industrial users to receive up to 50 percent of their pre-crisis consumption levels. Officials stated the moves are expected to provide major relief to businesses that had faced operational challenges due to fuel shortages.

The initial restrictions were implemented after geopolitical tensions, specifically referencing disruptions linked to the Iran conflict, raised concerns over LPG imports from West Asia, a region that supplies about 90 percent of India's cooking gas imports....