Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026
Regional Strategy Review
Asian nations coordinate on further measures to offset rising crude prices.
Hoarding Crackdown
610 LPG cylinders seized in Mundka as authorities enforce the Essential Commodities Act.
Refiner Loss Reports
Reports emerge that Indian refiners are selling fuel below import rates.
LPG Rationing Policy
Delhi government issues priority-based distribution policy for commercial gas.
As Middle East tensions disrupt global energy markets, Asian governments are implementing aggressive measures including fuel price freezes and supply rationing to protect domestic economies. These interventions are stabilizing short-term logistics costs but placing significant financial strain on state-owned refiners.
The Delhi government has introduced a priority-based rationing system for commercial LPG cylinders, allocating 20% of the city's daily consumption to eight specific sectors. Restaurants and eateries receive the largest share at 42%, while essential services like hospitals and schools are granted Priority 1 status to ensure 100% supply fulfillment.
The Delhi government has introduced a tiered priority system for commercial LPG distribution to manage a critical supply shortage in the national capital. The policy mandates that 20% of daily consumption be distributed through regulated channels, prioritizing essential services like hospitals and schools over commercial eateries.