Centre restores commercial LPG supply after easing of West Asia crisis
NEW DELHI, June 25: The Centre on Thursday withdrew all restrictions on the supply of Non-Domestic Packed LPG and restored commercial supplies…
NEW DELHI, June 25: The Centre on Thursday withdrew all restrictions on the supply of Non-Domestic Packed LPG and restored commercial supplies to pre-West Asia crisis levels, citing improved domestic production and the expected arrival of imported LPG cargoes.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas also announced that bulk LPG supplies, which had been suspended following the onset of the West Asia crisis, have now been partially restored to 50 per cent of pre-crisis consumption levels, providing relief to industrial and commercial consumers.
Restrictions eased as supply improves
During the West Asia conflict, the Centre had invoked provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, directing that C3/C4 hydrocarbon streams be used exclusively for LPG production. The move had diverted feedstock from petrochemical and other downstream industries to ensure uninterrupted domestic cooking gas supplies.
With the supply situation improving, the government has now decided to reduce the diversion of C3/C4 streams to the LPG pool.
Domestic LPG supply to remain unaffected
The ministry said higher allocations of C3/C4 streams for non-LPG industrial uses would be implemented while ensuring that domestic LPG availability remains unaffected. It added that indigenous LPG production would be maintained at no less than 40 thousand metric tonnes (TMT) per day.
The decision is expected to provide significant relief to industries and commercial establishments that rely on LPG, while maintaining adequate supplies for household consumers.
