New Delhi: The Union government has approved raising the supply of commercial LPG cylinders to states by up to 20%, citing an increase in domestic cooking gas production.
The move is expected to bring relief to hotels, restaurants, public and industrial canteens, and food processing units. Commercial LPG supply had earlier been cut to 30% to prioritise household cylinders after disruptions linked to the prolonged Israel-Iran conflict in West Asia.
Officials said domestic production has now improved, helping ease the shortage and restore supplies gradually. With the latest decision, commercial LPG distribution has been raised to 50%.
The Centre has also asked agencies to ensure uninterrupted cylinder supply for migrant workers. Establishments seeking additional allocation must be properly registered with the concerned oil companies and must have applied for piped gas connections.
The government said there is no shortage in household LPG supply and noted that panic booking has reduced. It also said there is no fuel shortage at petrol pumps and urged people not to buy and store fuel in advance; enforcement action against black marketing has led to the seizure of 1,400 LPG cylinders during checks at 3,500 locations nationwide.
