The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has announced an increase in natural gas supply to fertiliser plants and industrial consumers to 90% of their average consumption, effective April 6, 2026.
For piped natural gas (PNG), the government prioritised 100 per cent supplies to Domestic PNG and CNG-Transport. Besides, supplies to industrial and commercial consumers connected to the grid are 80 per cent of their average consumption.
“Supply to operating urea plants is now steady at around 70-75 per cent of their last six month average consumption. Considering the available inventory and scheduled LNG cargo arrivals, overall gas supply available to fertiliser plants will be increased to approximately 90 per cent of their average consumption over the preceding six months, effective April 6, 2026,” the Ministry said.
Additionally, gas supply to other industrial and commercial sectors, including supplies through CGD networks, will be enhanced by a further 10%, effective April 6, 2026, it added.
All industrial consumers, including fertiliser plants, have been advised to provide their additional requirements on a spot basis so that the same may be arranged by the gas marketing companies.
LPG supply remains stable despite global pressures
The Ministry emphasised that, even as LPG imports are affected by the prevailing geopolitical situation, there has been no reported dry-out at LPG distributorships.
In a bid to offer more LPG to migrant labourers, LPG distributorships will sell 5 Kg FTL (free trade LPG) cylinders upon presentation of valid ID proof. No address proof is required for the same. Since March 23, around 5.7 lakh 5 KG cylinders have been sold.
Besides, the three-member Executive Directors’ Committee, in consultation with State authorities and industry bodies, is finalising the plan for the sale of Commercial LPG in States/UTs. A total of 72,047 tonnes of Commercial LPG have been sold since March 14th.
Fresh urea tender issued amid supply concerns
Separately, Indian Potash Limited (IPL) has invited bids to supply 15 lakh tonnes of Granular/Prilled Urea at the West Coast of India and 1 lakh tonnes at the East Coast of India (ECI). The quantity is meant for the sailing of vessels from the load port by June 14, 2026.
The last date for submitting bids is April 15, and the bids should remain valid until April 23, 2026.
This is the first tender for procuring fertilisers after the recent escalation in West Asia on February 28, 2026. Besides, it’s also the first tender in the current financial year. Before this, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) floated a tender in mid-February 2026.
Published on April 4, 2026