Due to tensions in West Asia, the Indian government has directed state-owned oil companies like IOC, BPCL, and HPCL to maintain an additional 30-day reserve of LPG. Currently, India lacks dedicated strategic reserves for LPG, relying on commercial stocks. With over 33 crore households dependent on cooking gas, the Ministry of Petroleum aims to prevent supply disruptions. Companies are evaluating underground storage and large tanks to secure this backup stock. https://odishasambad.in/government-asks-oil-companies-to-build-30-day-lpg-reserves-amid-hormuz-supply-risks/ #creator program