Hardeep Singh Puri Highlights LPG Expansion, Meets Distributors

New Delhi: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri interacted with LPG distributors at his residence and highlighted the expansion of India LPG connections, calling distributors an important part of the country’s energy delivery network.

Puri said LPG distributors and their teams serve as the first point of contact with the energy sector for millions of households and play a key role in ensuring uninterrupted cooking fuel supplies.

He said India’s LPG connections have increased from around 13 crore in 2014 to more than 32 crore currently. Official data also shows that India has more than 32 crore domestic LPG consumers, while the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has crossed 10.5 crore connections.

Over 10 Crore Ujjwala Connections

Puri highlighted the expansion of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, which provides LPG connections to eligible households. As of September 23, 2026, more than 10.56 crore Ujjwala connections had been released, according to the official PMUY portal.

He also praised LPG distributors for adapting to changes in the sector and continuing to serve consumers across urban and rural areas.

Government Focuses on LPG Supply Security

Puri said the government has prioritised protecting domestic LPG supplies despite geopolitical tensions and global supply-chain disruptions.

Government data published earlier in 2026 said domestic LPG consumers continued to receive cylinders at prices below international market levels, while Ujjwala beneficiaries received additional subsidy support.

Puri described LPG distributors as important partners in India’s energy transition and said their feedback and concerns would remain important as the sector continues to evolve.