In response to Middle East tensions and a growing national energy crunch, the Central Government has announced a strategic boost to fuel allocations. Starting March 23, the supply of Commercial LPG will increase by 20%, bringing the total allocation to 50%.
The Petroleum Ministry has directed states to prioritize essential sectors to ensure economic stability. Key beneficiaries include:
Food Sector: Hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and community kitchens.
Institutional: Hospitals and educational institutions.
Industry: Dairies, food processing units, and industrial canteens.
Beyond cylinders, the government is aggressively pushing for Piped Natural Gas (PNG) adoption, initiating a mandatory registration process for industries.
Currently, 20 states and UTs have implemented these new non-domestic supply guidelines. Last week alone saw the distribution of 13,479 metric tonnes of LPG as the Ministry ramps up logistics to meet the heightened demand.