India, May 29 -- The Centre has directed state-run fuel retailers to significantly enhance liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage infrastructure and maintain reserves sufficient to meet at least 30 days of demand, amid concerns over supply disruptions caused by the recent conflict in West Asia.

"We are working on the strategic reserves. Oil marketing companies have been asked to work out (a plan) to have LPG reserves for a minimum of 30 days with them, and they are working on it," Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the petroleum ministry, said on Friday, according to news agency PTI.

The government has asked state-owned oil marketing companies - Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum ...