The Central government on Saturday announced an increase in the supply of commercial LPG to States and Union Territories, citing disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said an additional 20% allocation has been approved, taking the total enhanced supply to 50%. This builds on an earlier 10% increase and is aimed at supporting the transition and expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure.

Priority for Key Sectors

According to the official statement, the additional LPG allocation will be directed toward essential and high-consumption segments. These include restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial canteens, and food processing and dairy units.

Support will also extend to subsidised canteens, community kitchens, and food outlets run by State governments and local bodies. Additionally, 5 kg free trade LPG cylinders have been earmarked for migrant labourers.

Implementation Across States

So far, 20 States and Union Territories have issued orders to allocate non-domestic LPG in line with the Centre’s guidelines. In other regions, public sector oil marketing companies are continuing to supply commercial LPG cylinders.

Over the past week, commercial establishments across these areas have lifted around 13,479 metric tonnes of LPG, according to the statement.

The government acknowledged that LPG supply remains an area of concern due to the prevailing geopolitical situation. However, it maintained that there have been no reports of stock-outs at LPG distributorships across the country.

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Distribution Streamlined, Panic Booking Declines

Most LPG deliveries are now being carried out using the Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) system, ensuring smoother distribution. The government also noted a decline in instances of panic booking in recent days. Overall, the supply and delivery of domestic LPG cylinders continue to remain stable and unaffected.

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