State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has intensified its nationwide LPG distribution operations to manage a sharp rise in demand, delivering 349 lakh LPG cylinders between April 1 and April 28, 2026. The company said it supplied 13.8 lakh cylinders on April 28 alone, highlighting its expanded operational capacity during the peak demand period. To maintain uninterrupted supply, HPCL deployed 2,06,985 LPG tankers during the month to replenish bottling plants and distributor points across the country. The company said dispatch operations are being adjusted daily based on consumption trends to avoid regional supply shortages.
HPCL also tightened operational cycles across bottling plants through faster turnaround times, route optimization, and extended working hours. Its digital booking platform played a major role in handling the surge, with 99.3 per cent of LPG bookings processed online, allowing quicker coordination between bookings and backend logistics systems. The company further stepped up enforcement measures to prevent irregularities in LPG distribution. Between March 14 and April 28, HPCL conducted 6,150 inspections and initiated action against 170 distributors, including 34 suspensions. It also carried out 664 raids leading to 44 FIRs and the seizure of 4,155 cylinders.
In Guwahati, LPG distributors reported stable supplies despite rising household demand during the ongoing pre-monsoon season. Industry observers said HPCL’s strengthened logistics and digital booking systems helped ensure timely deliveries across Assam and other Northeast markets, where consistent fuel supply remains critical for both urban and semi-urban consumers.