The government has approved an additional 20% allocation of commercial LPG to states and Union Territories (UTs), raising the total allocation to 50%. This allocation includes 10% based on ease of doing reforms for PNG expansion, with priority given to sectors like restaurants, hotels, and industrial canteens.
Previously, the government reinstated partial commercial LPG supply (20%) to consumers and allocated an extra 10% to States/UTs based on ease of doing business reforms for PNG expansion. Around 20 states/UTs have already issued orders in line with Central Government guidelines for non-domestic LPG allocation.
PSU oil marketing companies are providing commercial LPG cylinders to the remaining states/UTs. Notably, educational institutions and hospitals are receiving 50% of the total commercial LPG allocation. Despite concerns over LPG supply due to geopolitical issues, domestic LPG production has increased, and panic bookings have decreased.
The ministry emphasized that there have been no reports of fuel dry outs at retail outlets. It urged the public against panic buying, assuring the availability of adequate stocks of petrol and diesel, with regular supplies being maintained. All refineries are operating at high capacity with ample crude inventories, ensuring sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel nationwide.
