India’s domestic production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has increased by about 25 percent following new steps introduced by the government to strengthen supply for household consumers.

Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas disclosed the development during an inter-ministerial briefing on the situation in West Asia held in New Delhi. According to Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma, the government issued a directive on March 8, 2026, instructing refineries and petrochemical facilities to maximize LPG output.

The order required companies to channel more propane, butane, propylene, and butenes streams into the national LPG pool in order to boost production levels. As a result, domestic output has grown significantly, with the entire supply now being prioritized for household use.

Sharma also noted that India’s crude oil supply remains stable despite tensions in the Middle East. She explained that around 70 percent of the country’s crude imports currently come from routes that do not pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the official, the volume of crude oil secured by the government now exceeds the amount that would typically arrive through the strategic waterway. India presently imports crude oil from about 40 countries, while oil marketing companies have arranged additional cargoes from different global suppliers.

She added that gas companies have also sourced liquefied natural gas from new markets, with two LNG cargoes already on their way to India. The measures are aimed at ensuring continued energy supply and preventing shortages in the domestic market.