West Asia situation: government steps up LPG safeguards, over 7 lakh return to India
The government said on 5 April 2026 that Delivery Authentication Code-based LPG deliveries had risen to 90% and that over 7,02,000 passengers had returned to India since 28 February amid the West Asia situation.
Summary
An inter-ministerial update on 5 April 2026 on the West Asia situation, including around the Strait of Hormuz, said the government was prioritising domestic LPG and PNG, followed by hospitals and educational institutions. Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based LPG deliveries, used to prevent diversion, rose from 53% in February 2026 to 90%, and the LPG booking interval had been raised from 21 to 25 days in urban areas and up to 45 days in rural areas. 5 kg FTL cylinders were available without address proof, and over 3.6 lakh PNG connections had been gasified since March 2026. All Indian seafarers were reported safe and port operations normal, and over 7,02,000 passengers had returned to India since 28 February.
Key facts
- DAC LPG deliveries
- 53% (Feb 2026) to 90%
- Booking interval
- 21 → 25 days urban; up to 45 days rural
- PNG
- 3.6 lakh connections gasified since March 2026
- Returns
- Over 7,02,000 passengers since 28 Feb
- Priority
- Domestic LPG/PNG, then hospitals and educational institutions
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What share of LPG deliveries were Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based as per the government update of 5 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 90%
The update said DAC-based deliveries rose from 53% in February 2026 to 90%.
To what was the LPG cylinder booking interval in urban areas raised, as part of the measures noted on 5 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 25 days
The update said the interval was raised from 21 to 25 days in urban areas and up to 45 days in rural areas.
According to the 5 April 2026 update, how many passengers had returned to India from the West Asia region since 28 February?
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Correct answer: A — Over 7,02,000
The update said over 7,02,000 passengers had returned to India since 28 February.