The Indian government has increased the prices of both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders due to supply disruptions stemming from the ongoing conflict in West Asia. As of April 21, the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder remains steady after a ₹60 increase in March, while the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has seen two hikes totaling nearly ₹344. This surge is attributed to significant supply shortages, as approximately 60% of India's LPG is imported, with 90% of those imports passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route affected by recent tensions. The government has urged consumers to avoid panic buying and consider alternative energy sources, including electric cookstoves and piped natural gas (PNG), as global crude oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel. Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the petroleum ministry, emphasized the need for consumers to shift to these alternatives to alleviate pressure on domestic fuel supplies.