Bengaluru, April 2 -- Indian Oil Corporation Limited has significantly scaled up its Auto LPG supplies across Karnataka in response to a sharp rise in demand, particularly following the closure or partial shutdown of several private Auto LPG outlets in Bengaluru and other parts of the state.

The company said it is currently meeting the fuel requirements of auto rickshaws and LPG-driven cars through its network of 55 Auto LPG Dispensing Stations (ALDS) spread across Karnataka. With over 300 private outlets reportedly closed or operating partially, a substantial portion of the demand has shifted to PSU-run outlets.

Despite the increased operational burden on its infrastructure, Indian Oil Corporation Limited has taken concerted steps to ens...