- Oil companies explore 10 kg LPG supply to manage shortage
- West Asia tensions impact LPG gas supply, saving measures planned
Hyderabad, March 23: LPG Gas Shortage has prompted public sector oil companies to explore new measures to ensure continued supply to domestic consumers. Reports suggest that companies are considering supplying 10 kg LPG cylinders instead of the current 14.2 kg cylinders to better manage existing stocks.
The move comes in the wake of tensions in West Asia, which have affected LPG availability across the country. Therefore, oil companies are focusing on ways to avoid supply disruption. According to reports in national media, this step may help distribute available LPG more efficiently among consumers.
LPG Gas Shortage pushes companies to consider smaller cylinders
Currently, domestic consumers receive 14.2 kg LPG cylinders. However, companies are now considering reducing the quantity to 10 kg per cylinder. This change is expected to help extend available supplies during the shortage period. Meanwhile, such a move would require approval from the government before implementation.
Officials are also assessing the technical changes needed for this shift. Bottling plants may require modifications to handle the new quantity levels. Therefore, adjustments in infrastructure could become necessary if the proposal moves forward.
Reports also indicate that public sector companies expect the LPG shortage to worsen in the coming month. However, the central government has not yet responded to these developments. This has added uncertainty around the implementation of the proposed changes.
Meanwhile, supply efforts are ongoing. Last week, two ships carrying LPG arrived in India from the Gulf. A total of 92,700 tonnes of LPG was delivered through these shipments. This has provided some relief, but concerns about future availability remain.
Petroleum Department Joint Secretary Sujatha Sharma recently highlighted the need for conservation measures. She stated in a media conference that saving LPG is important in the current situation. Therefore, companies are actively exploring ways to balance demand and supply without causing disruption.
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