Commercial LPG Allocation Increased To 50 Percent
- Commercial LPG allocation raised for states and UTs
- Government prioritises key sectors amid supply concerns
New Delhi, March 22: The Centre has increased commercial LPG allocation to states and Union Territories to 50 percent. The move includes an additional 20 percent allocation, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
The government said the overall allocation now stands at 50 percent. This includes 10 percent linked to ease of doing business reforms for PNG expansion. Earlier, the government had restored 20 percent supply to commercial users. Now, it has added another 20 percent to support key sectors.
This additional allocation will be given on priority to sectors such as restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial canteens, and food processing or dairy units. It will also support subsidised canteens run by state governments or local bodies, community kitchens, and 5 Kg FTL free trade LPG for migrant labourers.
Meanwhile, 20 states and Union Territories have already issued orders to allocate non domestic LPG as per central guidelines. For the remaining regions, PSU oil marketing companies are releasing commercial LPG cylinders. This ensures supply continues without disruption.
The ministry said that around 13,479 MT of commercial LPG was uplifted during the last week. Educational institutions and hospitals have received priority. About 50 percent of the total allocation is being directed to these sectors. This step aims to support essential services.
However, the ministry noted that LPG supply remains a concern due to the prevailing geopolitical situation. At the same time, domestic LPG production from refineries has increased. Panic bookings have also reduced, which has helped stabilise supply.
The government said most deliveries are now happening through the Delivery authentication code system. It added, “No cases of fuel dry-outs have been reported at any of the retail outlets by the Oil Marketing Companies. The Government reiterates its advice to the public not to resort to panic buying, as adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available and supplies are being maintained regularly,” it reiterated.
All refineries are operating at high capacity. Adequate crude inventories are in place. The government also said the country has sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel. Therefore, supply is being maintained across regions.
The latest decision highlights the government’s effort to balance supply and demand. It also aims to support commercial and essential sectors while maintaining stability in fuel availability.
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