Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Meets LPG Distributors, Reviews Challenges and India’s Expanding LPG Network – Indian PSU
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday met a large number of LPG distributors at his residence to hear their suggestions, ideas and concerns regarding India’s cooking gas distribution network.
The interaction brought together LPG distributors and their teams, who play a crucial role in ensuring uninterrupted cooking gas supplies to millions of households across the country.
Addressing the gathering, Puri described LPG distributors as the backbone of India’s vast energy distribution network, highlighting their role as the first point of contact between the energy sector and millions of households.
He praised the distributors for their progressive outlook, willingness to embrace change and commitment to public service, saying they had been valuable partners in India’s energy transformation.
LPG Connections More Than Double Since 2014
Highlighting the expansion of India’s LPG network, the Minister said the number of LPG connections had increased from around 13 crore in 2014 to more than 32 crore today. This includes over 10 crore connections provided under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
The Ujjwala scheme has played a significant role in extending clean cooking fuel access to economically weaker households, particularly women in rural and underserved areas. The official PMUY portal reported over 10.56 crore connections as of September 23, 2026.
Domestic LPG Supplies Protected Amid Global Disruptions
Puri also highlighted the government’s response to recent geopolitical challenges and global supply chain disruptions, asserting that domestic LPG supplies had remained fully protected.
He said the government’s priority under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership had been to ensure that no Indian household, particularly those belonging to poor and underprivileged sections, faced a shortage of cooking fuel.
The Minister further maintained that India had continued supplying fuel to consumers at among the lowest prices globally, even as several countries faced energy emergencies and price shocks.
Distributors Key to India’s Energy Transformation
The meeting underscored the importance of LPG distributors in maintaining the last-mile delivery network as India’s energy consumption and household demand continue to expand.
With more than 32 crore LPG connections across the country, distributors remain central to ensuring timely cylinder deliveries, customer service and the effective implementation of government initiatives.
Puri’s interaction provided an opportunity for distributors to share their operational experiences, suggestions and concerns directly with the Petroleum Minister.
