India, March 12 -- The Centre has increased domestic LPG production by about 25% and is directing the entire output toward household consumers to ensure uninterrupted cooking gas supply amid evolving developments in West Asia.

According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, an order issued on March 8 asked refineries and petrochemical complexes to maximise LPG production to maintain supply stability.

Officials said India imports nearly 60% of its LPG requirements, with around 90% of those imports typically passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been affected by recent geopolitical tensions.

To safeguard essential supplies, priority is being given to domestic households, while non-domestic LPG is being reserved for crit...