Image: IANS New Delhi: Nearly eight lakh new piped gas consumers have joined the fold over the past month amid a drive by the govt and gas companies to push its use and reduce dependence on cooking gas cylinders, a top official said Sunday.”We have managed quite well, delivering around 50 lakh cylinders consistently, fully meeting domestic demand and up to 80% of commercial demand. There is no reason for anybody to fear shortages,” the official told TOI. Around half the new piped gas connections – to households and for commercial use – have been activated, while the rest are under process.Separately, over 16,000 LPG connections have been surrendered following the govt’s nudge to ensure those with active piped gas connections do not continue to retain cylinders, easing pressure on the system. People wishing to surrender their connections can submit details on the designated portal, which has a ‘hall of fame’ to recognise consumers who have voluntarily given up their connections.Amid concerns over supply shortages and long queues, officials said there was sufficient stock of crude oil, petroleum products and cooking gas, which were being replenished. “We have managed quite well for over a month, and we are tying up supplies and importing from wherever required,” the official said.The Centre has urged people to use alternative such as induction and electric cooktops wherever feasible. Officials said online cylinder bookings have risen to 95%, while authentication code-based deliveries – aimed at preventing diversion at the distributor level – have increased from 53% in Feb to 90% now.To help the migrant population without regular LPG connections, oil companies have sold about 6.6 lakh portable 5kg cylinders since March 23, including 90,000 on Saturday, up from a daily average of 70-75,000 before the war.Govt expects recent moves to improve the flow of raw material to industries facing shortages. From packaging units to pharma, companies were hit hard by supply disruptions due to West Asia conflict.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDRDO Begins Work On Next-Generation Missile To Replace Prithvi Series : Reports“Adani Is BJP’s Financial Structure”: Rahul Gandhi Tears Into PM ModiPakistan To Return $3.5 Billion UAE Debt In April Despite Reserve StrainOil India Posts Record Crude Output From Rajasthan’s Thar Desert Amid West Asia Crisis‘True Friendship’: Iran Envoy Lauds India Ties, Clarifies Deleted Thank You PostsPM Modi Assures No Seat Cut For Southern States, Pushes Women’s Quota Bill‘Will Take It To Kolkata’: Pak Minister Khawaja Asif’s Fresh Threat After Rajnath’s Stern WarningBig Reveal: ISI Behind Chandigarh Attack, Global Terror Links Surface”Living In Fear”: Indian Family In Bahrain Amid Escalating Iran War‘Genius Move’: Ex-US Pilot Hails India’s Ploy To Use Rafale Decoys In Op Sindoor To Fool Pakistan123PhotostoriesSummer Meal: How to make light and comforting Boondi Kadhi for dinnerHow to be successful in life, as per psychologyFSSAI shares how much oil you should consume in a day and effective steps to track oil intake; easy zero-oil dishes insideHow to deal with negative people: 5 effective psychology-based tipsMeet 5 Indian singers who are setting the nation’s hottest fashion trendsTop K-pop songs from the most romantic K-dramas: ‘Goblin’, ‘Descendants of the Sun’ and more10 simple habits and tips to master emotional intelligenceYou don’t have diabetes, but your blood sugar may still be unstable: What to watch and how to fix itTop 5 premium localities in Greater Noida attracting affluent buyers and long-term investorsIs clay pot (matka) water safe? 5-step cleaning tips & summer benefits of matka water123Hot PicksIPL ScoreUpdated IPL Points TableApp Leader Raghav ChadhaLPG ShortageStephen CurryPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingYesterday IPL match resultVaibhav SooryavanshiStrait of HormuzIPL 2026Saudi Arabia travel ban rulesToll PaymentIran Drone StrikeHailee SteinfeldSchool Holidays in AprilIran war news
New Delhi: Nearly eight lakh new piped gas consumers have joined the fold over the past month amid a drive by the govt and gas companies to push its use and reduce dependence on cooking gas cylinders, a top official said Sunday.“We have managed quite well, delivering around 50 lakh cylinders consistently, fully meeting domestic demand and up to 80% of commercial demand. There is no reason for anybody to fear shortages,” the official told TOI. Around half the new piped gas connections – to households and for commercial use – have been activated, while the rest are under process.Separately, over 16,000 LPG connections have been surrendered following the govt’s nudge to ensure those with active piped gas connections do not continue to retain cylinders, easing pressure on the system. People wishing to surrender their connections can submit details on the designated portal, which has a ‘hall of fame’ to recognise consumers who have voluntarily given up their connections.Amid concerns over supply shortages and long queues, officials said there was sufficient stock of crude oil, petroleum products and cooking gas, which were being replenished. “We have managed quite well for over a month, and we are tying up supplies and importing from wherever required,” the official said.The Centre has urged people to use alternative such as induction and electric cooktops wherever feasible. Officials said online cylinder bookings have risen to 95%, while authentication code-based deliveries – aimed at preventing diversion at the distributor level – have increased from 53% in Feb to 90% now.To help the migrant population without regular LPG connections, oil companies have sold about 6.6 lakh portable 5kg cylinders since March 23, including 90,000 on Saturday, up from a daily average of 70-75,000 before the war.Govt expects recent moves to improve the flow of raw material to industries facing shortages. From packaging units to pharma, companies were hit hard by supply disruptions due to West Asia conflict.
