Jammu and Kashmir currently has a combined LPG bottling capacity of 185 thousand metric tonnes per annum (TMTPA), operated by public sector oil companies, the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas informed the Lok Sabha, stating that the UT is adequately served under the national LPG network.

Of the total capacity, Indian Oil Corporation accounts for 65 TMTPA and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation for 120 TMTPA, while Bharat Petroleum has no bottling facility in the region. Most bottling plants nationally, including those serving J&K, operate in single or double shifts, allowing for potential output increases without building new plants.
Nationally, public sector companies have a total LPG bottling capacity of 23.1 million TMTPA. Over the past decade, 28 new plants adding 9,079 TMTPA were commissioned to meet rising household demand, with Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, and Bharat Petroleum contributing 11, 10, and 7 plants respectively.
No new LPG bottling projects are planned for Jammu and Kashmir. Current expansions elsewhere—totaling 800 TMTPA—are focused on states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram, with completion expected between 2026 and 2027.
The Ministry highlighted a shift toward pipeline-based LPG transport, which increased from 5,159 TMTPA in 2014 to 14,165 TMTPA in 2025, improving safety and efficiency while reducing reliance on road tankers. LPG import and storage infrastructure has also been expanded nationally to enhance supply security, although no specific strategic reserve exists for J&K.
While J&K’s capacity is modest compared to larger states, the Centre considers it sufficient for current demand. The lack of new bottling or storage projects, however, underscores potential long-term challenges in a region where terrain and weather can complicate fuel supply.