The Indian government has significantly increased the supply of small 5-kg LPG cylinders to meet rising demand amid concerns related to the Strait of Hormuz. Since March 23, approximately 6.6 lakh of these cylinders have been sold, with over 90,000 sold on April 4 alone. Unlike the subsidized 14.2-kg cylinders, the smaller cylinders are sold at market rates and do not require address proof for purchase. The government has taken strong measures against hoarding and black marketing, seizing more than 50,000 cylinders and issuing over 1,400 show-cause notices to distributors, resulting in the suspension of 36 dealerships. Priority has been given to supplying domestic LPG and piped natural gas (PNG) for households and essential services like hospitals. Commercial LPG supplies have been restricted to 70% of pre-crisis levels to manage demand effectively. The oil ministry reassured the public that all refineries are operating at high capacity and urged citizens to avoid panic buying.