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India raids thousands of LPG sites as hoarding crackdown intensifies amid supply jitters
Economy
Published on 3 May 2026
Nearly 1,900 raids so far, with dozens suspended
Amid West Asia tensions and fears of hoarding, India’s government has stepped up enforcement to curb black marketing of LPG. The ministry says more than 1,900 raids have been conducted nationwide, with penalties imposed on 349 LPG distributorships and 74 distributorships suspended. Officials say supply has steadied, but action continues against violations.
- More than 1,900 LPG raids have been conducted nationwide
- Penalties were imposed on 349 LPG distributorships
- 74 distributorships have been suspended over violations
- Crackdown targets hoarding and black marketing amid regional tensions
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