MoS Suresh Gopi Reports 32.68 Crore Active Domestic LPG Consumers in India as of July 1

Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi yesterday informed the Rajya Sabha that there are 32.68 crore active domestic LPG consumers in the country as of 1st July this year. In a written reply, Mr Gopi said to ensure a steady supply of refills and accommodate new LPG connections, Oil Marketing Companies, OMCs currently have over 50 crore cylinders in circulation which are predominantly steel cylinders. He



said to meet replacement and fresh future demand, OMCs regularly review their inventories and issue tenders for the procurement of new cylinders.

Replying to another question, Mr Gopi said India imports about 60 per cent of its domestic LPG consumption. He said prices of LPG in the country are linked to its price in the international market.