The Centre has restored non-domestic packed LPG supplies to pre-crisis levels, withdrawn sectoral restrictions and relaxed bulk LPG curbs, offering major relief to industrial and commercial consumers.
New Delhi: In a major relief for industrial and commercial consumers, the Central Government has restored the supply of Non-Domestic Packed LPG to pre-West Asia crisis levels by withdrawing all sectoral restrictions imposed during the global supply disruption.
The government also announced a significant relaxation in the supply of bulk LPG, which had been suspended following the onset of the West Asia crisis. Under the revised arrangement, bulk LPG supplies have been restored to 50 per cent of pre-crisis consumption levels, providing much-needed support to commercial establishments and industries.
The decision comes after an improvement in both domestic LPG production and the projected availability of imported LPG cargoes.
During the West Asia crisis, the government invoked provisions under the Essential Commodities Act to divert C3-C4 hydrocarbon streams exclusively for LPG production. This temporary measure reduced the availability of these feedstocks for petrochemical and other downstream industries to ensure uninterrupted domestic LPG supplies.
With the supply situation now stabilising, the government has decided to reduce the diversion of C3-C4 streams to the LPG pool, allowing greater allocation for petrochemical and other critical industrial sectors. However, officials clarified that domestic LPG availability will remain unaffected and indigenous LPG production will continue at not less than 40 TMT per day.
The Centre for High Technology (CHT) has been directed to allocate the enhanced C3-C4 streams among eligible organisations and regularly report implementation progress to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
The government stated that since the beginning of the global supply disruptions, ensuring uninterrupted LPG supply to domestic households has remained its highest priority. Temporary restrictions on commercial LPG were introduced only to safeguard household consumers during the crisis, while coordinated efforts by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) ensured stable supplies despite international challenges.
Going forward, the Centre has instructed OMCs to maintain a comprehensive database of commercial and industrial LPG consumers to strengthen supply planning and operational coordination through a unified sectoral database.
The government also reiterated its commitment to expanding the Piped Natural Gas (PNG) network. Commercial and industrial consumers who have already shifted to PNG will continue using it, while other eligible consumers connected to City Gas Distribution networks will be progressively migrated to PNG.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has communicated the revised supply arrangements to Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to facilitate smooth implementation.
The government said the latest decision reflects its commitment to balancing national energy security with uninterrupted fuel availability while promoting cleaner and more efficient energy solutions.
