India, March 12 -- India has capped commercial LPG supply at 20% to prevent hoarding and price hikes amid West Asia energy crisis.

The conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global fuel markets.

The government is prioritising household and essential services, while commercial sectors face cuts.

In a major decision, Centre has introduced a 20 per cent limit on the average monthly commercial LPG supply by oil marketing companies (OMC), in coordination with state governments, announced Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in the Parliament on March 12, 2026. Effective from this date, the restriction is aimed to prioritise domestic LPG consumption and ensure there is no hoarding or bl...