Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited is witnessing strong demand growth for its smaller Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders as the state-run energy major expands affordable clean fuel access across urban, semi-urban and strategic defence communities in India. The company said it supplied more than 6.48 lakh 5 Kg LPG cylinders and over 25,000 2 Kg cylinders between April 1 and April 24, 2026, signalling rising consumer preference for low-cost and flexible cooking fuel solutions. HPCL said the smaller cylinder formats are helping migrant workers, daily wage earners, roadside vendors and low-income households manage fuel expenses with lower upfront costs.
The company said the portable cylinders are also improving energy access for India’s informal workforce and temporary housing setups where infrastructure limitations often restrict access to conventional LPG connections. In a parallel expansion move, HPCL is strengthening its PNG network at the Sevoke Military Station in the Siliguri Corridor, where 2,500 households and six defence messes are expected to receive PNG connectivity over the next three months. The permissions were formally handed over by Kunal Rohilla in the presence of Jayanta Narayan Das.
HPCL said its supply chain delivered over 300 lakh LPG cylinders nationwide during the period, backed by the dispatch of more than 1,86,241 tankers. The company added that 99.2 per cent of LPG bookings are now processed through digital platforms, improving delivery efficiency and consumer access.
