New Delhi, March 15 2026 (04:30 PM IST) – The LPG shortage in India is still a problem. Many households are facing delayed cylinder deliveries and long queues. The hashtag #ModijiWhereIsLPG is trending strongly on media with people asking why it is so hard to get cooking gas right now.
Latest Update: Two Indian LPG Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz:
There is some news. Two Indian LPG tankers MV Shivalik and MV Nanda Devi have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz. They are carrying than 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG and are expected to reach Mundra and Kandla ports in the coming days. This happened after India and Iran worked together to make it possible with the Indian Navy helping to escort the tankers.This shipment will help ease the pressure on LPG supply in the 7–10 days. However several other vessels, including least 6 LPG carriers are still waiting for safe passage. This means that things are not back to normal yet.
Why the LPG Shortage in India Became Severe
The LPG shortage became severe because India imports around 60% of its LPG requirement and most of it comes from the Middle East through the Strait of Hormuz. The West Asia conflict disrupted tanker movement for two weeks causing a sharp jump in domestic bookings. People started panic buying and hoarding leading to queues in many cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
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Government Response to the LPG Crisis
The Government of India and Prime Minister Modi say that there is no domestic LPG shortage and that household kitchens are the top priority. The government has taken some steps to address the issue, including increasing LPG production enforcing the LPG Control Order and extending the urban booking cycle to minimum 25 days and rural to 45 days. The government is also encouraging people to switch to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) wherever
LPG Cylinder Prices in India (March 2026)
The price of LPG cylinders has also increased due to freight costs and uncertainty. The new prices are: 14.2 kg domestic cylinder costs ₹913 in New Delhi, ₹912.50 in Mumbai, ₹939 in Kolkata, ₹928.50 in Chennai and ₹965 in Hyderabad. Commercial 19 kg cylinders have also become more expensive.
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Why #ModijiWhereIsLPG Is Trending on Social Media
The hashtag #ModijiWhereIsLPG is trending because of the assembly election buzz in states and opposition parties are linking the issue to the governments foreign policy and economic management. People are sharing memes, videos and angry posts on media asking how they can cook without gas. The issue has become a conversation, especially with World Consumer Rights Day on March 15.
What Consumers Should Do During the LPG Shortage
You should book an LPG cylinder when you really need it and use official apps or websites to do so. You can track your booking with the delivery authentication code. If possible consider getting a PNG connection or an induction cooker. Importantly avoid hoarding as it makes things worse for your neighbors.
The arrival of the two tankers is a step but things will only get back to normal if there is calm and de-escalation in West Asia. Until then the government is asking people to be patient and promising that households will get priority. LPG shortage in India is still an issue and LPG shortage in India will take some time to resolve. The LPG shortage in India is affecting people and the government is working to address the LPG shortage, in India.
