Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa announced that the Karnataka state government is taking steps to streamline the distribution of commercial LPG cylinders. He assured hotel owners that cylinder distribution would recommence from Tuesday. An order for the allocation of commercial cooking gas has been issued, with around 17,500 cylinders promised daily to hotel owners.
Muniyappa emphasized that oil companies would dispatch cylinders to distributors promptly. He urged domestic consumers not to rush for cylinders, advising urban areas to book once every 25 days and rural areas once every 45 days. The minister called on the Centre to address the shortage issue, highlighting the importance of LPG for various industries.
The minister stressed the need for the Centre to intervene swiftly to prevent public unrest. He pointed out that establishments reliant on LPG supply must have alternative arrangements if faced with abrupt shortages. Muniyappa also warned gas distributors against black marketing, stating that any such activities would result in license cancellations.
