In a significant relief measure amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, the Centre has written to all states and union territories announcing a doubling of the daily quota of 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders for migrant workers.According to a government communication, the revised allocation will now be twice the average daily supply distributed between March 2 and 3, 2026, effectively going beyond the earlier cap of 20 per cent outlined in previous guidelines issued on March 21. This expansion is expected to substantially improve availability for migrant labourers who often face difficulties accessing regular LPG connections.The government has clarified that these 5-kg FTL cylinders will remain under the control of state governments and their Food and Civil Supplies Departments, ensuring targeted distribution. Oil marketing companies (OMCs) will assist in the logistics and supply chain to facilitate smooth delivery.Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma, said that around 7.8 lakh 5-kg FTL cylinders have been sold since March 23, 2026. She added that Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have stepped up outreach efforts, organising nearly 1,300 awareness camps over the past four days, during which more than 10,000 cylinders were also sold. On April 6 alone, over 1.06 lakh 5-kg cylinders were sold nationwide, significantly higher than the daily average of 77,000 recorded in February.Stating that efforts are being stepped up to streamline the supply of commercial LPG across the country, amid sustained demand, Sharma, said a three-member committee of executive directors from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) was actively coordinating with state authorities and industry bodies to plan and manage commercial LPG distribution. Providing an update on supply, Sharma said around 86,439 metric tonnes (MT) of commercial LPG had been sold since March 14, which is equivalent to over 45.5 lakh 19-kg cylinders. She added that demand remains robust, with 6,530 MT of commercial LPG sold on a single day, translating to more than 3.4 lakh 19-kg cylinders.She emphasised that domestic LPG availability in India remained stable, with no reports of shortages at the consumer level. While LPG supplies continue to be influenced by the prevailing geopolitical situation, there have been no “dry-outs” reported at LPG distributorships across the country. Sharma also noted that online LPG bookings have surged to nearly 96% across the industry. Additionally, the implementation of Delivery Authentication Code (DAC)-based deliveries has reached around 90 per cent.