The Government of Sikkim has set up a centralized State Control Room in Gangtok, along with district-level control rooms across all six districts, to monitor and manage LPG distribution. This step comes amid concerns over supply disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. According to the Food & Civil Supplies Department, the control rooms will operate 24/7 to ensure smooth supply, prevent black marketing, and address public complaints. A regulated refill schedule has been introduced, with domestic LPG refills available every 25 days in urban areas and every 45 days in rural regions. Priority for commercial LPG will be given to essential services, including hospitals and educational institutions. Authorities have also instructed strict enforcement of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and require daily reporting from district units to the State Control Room.

Oil companies such as IOCL, HPCL, and BPCL will coordinate with the government to maintain uninterrupted supply. Officials have assured swift action against malpractices, emphasizing that these measures will remain in effect until further notice. At the central level, the government is closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary preparedness and response measures to ensure stability in critical sectors. Efforts focus on maintaining energy supplies, safeguarding maritime operations, and supporting Indian nationals in the region. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas provided an update on these measures on March 29, 2026.

With the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a key global oil shipping route—proactive steps are being taken to secure uninterrupted petroleum and LPG availability. All refineries are operating at high capacity, with adequate crude stocks. Domestic LPG production has been increased, and sufficient petrol and diesel reserves are being maintained.

City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies, including IGL, MGL, GAIL Gas, and BPCL, are offering incentives for domestic and commercial PNG connections. The government has urged States, Union Territories, and Central Ministries to expedite approvals for CGD network expansion. States that facilitate a transition from LPG to PNG can receive an additional 10% allocation of commercial LPG, with multiple States already applying for such support. Two LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM, carrying a total of about 94,000 MT of LPG, have safely transited and are en route to India.