India, March 22 -- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has confirmed that domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain stable, with panic bookings declining, even as global supply concerns persist due to tensions in West Asia.

To manage demand, the government has increased commercial LPG allocation to states, prioritising critical sectors such as educational institutions and hospitals, which now account for nearly 50% of total allocation. An additional 20% has been earmarked for high-consumption segments including restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial canteens, food processing units, and dairy operations.

Amid concerns over global shipping disruptions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, the government said all refineries are o...