New Delhi, April 6 -- Sale of small 5kg LPG cylinders -- available across-the-counter at LPG distributorships on showing valid ID proofs -- has been stepped up, with about 660,000 bottles sold since March 23 as the government ramps up supplies to meet demand. Unlike the subsidised domestic 14.2kg cylinders, the 5kg bottles, called FTL cylinders, are priced at market rates and do not require any address proof for procurement from a nearby LPG distributorship. "Yesterday (April 4), more than 90,000, 5kg FTL cylinders were sold. Since March 23, 2026, about 6.6 lakh, 5kg FTL cylinders have been sold," the oil ministry said. The ministry said there are no reports of shortages at LPG distributor points, with more than 5.1 million domestic cylinders delivered during the day and online bookings accounting for 95% of total demand.PTI...