Amid reports of commercial LPG cylinder supply disruptions leading to closure fear among restaurants and eateries in Bengaluru and Mumbai, the government has issued orders to oil refineries for higher LPG production and has constituted a committee to monitor the situation for the non-household segment, according to sources.
“For supply issues pertaining to availability of LPG cylinders for restaurants, mobility and several other sectors, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas has constituted a committee. The committee will review the requirements of these sectors and try to divert some volumes to the sectors,” government sources said.
Meanwhile, the ministry also said orders have been issued to the oil refineries to increase LPG production.
“In light of current geopolitical disruptions to fuel supply and constraints on supply of LPG, Ministry has issued orders to oil refineries for higher LPG production and using such extra production for domestic LPG use,” the ministry said.
“The ministry has prioritised domestic LPG supply to households and introduced 25-day inter- booking period to avoid hoarding/black marketing. Non-domestic supplies from imported LPG is being prioritised to essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions,” it said.