What is India's new daily LPG production target for refineries, and why was it set?

India has set a maximum daily cooking gas (LPG) production target of 63,810 metric tons for state-run and private refineries to ensure domestic supplies and build buffers after the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran disrupted supplies, particularly due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz starting in March. The target was formalized in an August 13 government order aimed at mitigating supply risks stemming from India’s prior reliance on the Middle East for about 90% of its LPG imports.

How are India's LPG production targets allocated among key companies, and what role do state-run entities play?

The federal government has assigned individual production targets to refiners, with Reliance Industries Ltd’s domestic-market-focused refinery tasked to produce 18,000 tons per day of LPG. State-run explorers Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), Oil India Ltd (OIL), and gas utility GAIL India Ltd are collectively expected to contribute 10% of the nationwide target of 63,810 metric tons per day. Additionally, companies must maintain adequate infrastructure—either directly or via railways and road tankers—for storing and transporting LPG to meet their specified quantities.

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