In response to ongoing tensions in West Asia, the Indian government is taking significant steps to reduce its dependence on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, which currently account for about 60% of its consumption. Minister of State for Environment Suresh Gopi outlined these measures in a Lok Sabha reply, emphasizing the importance of enhancing energy security through the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. To boost domestic LPG production, the government issued directives on March 9 mandating that all oil refining companies utilize their entire output of C3 and C4 hydrocarbon streams exclusively for LPG production. This has resulted in a 40% increase in domestic LPG production. While commercial LPG supply faced initial restrictions, it has since been restored to 50%, with a portion allocated for key sectors like restaurants and community kitchens. Gopi noted that 90% of India's LPG imports transit through the Strait of Hormuz, making the country vulnerable to global supply disruptions. The government is also diversifying import sources and managing stocks dynamically to ensure stability in LPG supplies.