LPG frenzy grips Goa as panic bookings surge

PANAJI
Panic booking of LPG cylinders continues unabated across Goa, with oil companies supplying over 85,000 domestic cylinders in the last seven days, even as the government maintains that supplies to distributors are on track.

Combined data from Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited shows that 178.406 MT of domestic LPG was supplied on March 18 alone — translating to over 12,500 cylinders in a single day, reflecting an unusually high offtake driven by continued panic booking by consumers.

In comparison, commercial LPG dispatch stood at 8.688 MT, which is roughly 450–500 cylinders, indicating that the surge is largely concentrated in the domestic segment.

The total domestic LPG stock currently available stands at 362.586 MT, equivalent to roughly 25,500 cylinders, highlighting the limited buffer amid surging demand.

Despite the spike in demand, authorities have reiterated that incoming LPG supplies to agencies remain steady and are being maintained as per requirements. Officials have sought to reassure the public that there is no disruption in the supply chain and that replenishment is happening regularly.

Sustained high cylinder dispatches indicate rising consumer anxiety, with booking trends showing no signs of easing. 

Distributors are under pressure as demand surges. While the government maintains that supplies are stable, the ground reality suggests a panic-driven spike rather than an actual shortage, keeping the system under continuous strain.