LPG Gas Crisis in India Live Updates: Andhra Pradesh food minister assures citizens of adequate LPG stocks amid surge in bookings

LPG Gas Crisis in India Live Updates: The LPG supply crunch continued for the third straight week, though there were signs of easing as panic-driven refill bookings declined. The disruption, linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict and closure of key import routes, has led the government to prioritise domestic household supply.While LPG deliveries to homes remain normal, supply to commercial users such as hotels has been restricted to a fraction of their requirement, raising concerns across the sector. Panic booking, which had surged earlier, is now falling back towards normal levels.Officials said the situation remains worrisome but under control, with no complete shortage at distributor points. Domestic production has been ramped up, and authorities are conducting raids and inspections to curb hoarding and black marketing.Consumers have been advised to avoid panic booking, wait for home delivery, and consider alternatives like piped natural gas and kerosene to reduce pressure on LPG demand.Stay with TOI for the latest updates.