India Builds LPG Safety Net: Reliance Assigned Biggest Emergency Production Role
What Happened
The government has, for the first time, set LPG production targets for 21 refineries and upstream companies to protect India from future supply disruptions. Reliance Industries' older refinery received the largest quota of up to 18,000 tonnes per day, with the combined emergency production capacity set at 63,810 tonnes daily.
Key Takeaways
The move is aimed at reducing India's vulnerability to imported LPG after the West Asia conflict disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. By creating a domestic supply buffer, the government hopes to avoid future shortages and price shocks for consumers.