India has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to combat an LPG hoarding crisis. Offenders face 3 months to 7 years in jail and heavy fines for illegal stockpiling. With a new 25-day refill rule and a crackdown on black marketing, the government aims to prioritise domestic gas supply amid global energy disruptions. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Petroleum has clarified that while there is no actual 'production failure,' demand distortion caused by hoarding is the primary cause of current delays.
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