New Delhi, April 26 -- More than 51.8 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered across the country on Saturday, April 25, as the government stepped up measures to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid the evolving situation in West Asia and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said Sunday that LPG supply to domestic households has been prioritised, with no dry-outs reported at distributorships.

Online bookings have surged to about 98% on an industry basis, while Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based deliveries have reached 94% to prevent diversion. The DAC is sent to the consumer's registered mobile number as an added safeguard.

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