Govt. hikes commercial LPG allocation to 70% amid shortage concerns

Food and Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday said the government has increased the allocation of commercial LPG cylinders by an additional 20%, raising availability from 50% to 70%.

Mr. Sirsa said the move is aimed at supporting industries, migrant workers, and small businesses. In a post on X, the Minister cited the ongoing crisis in West Asia and said the enhanced quota prioritises “labour-intensive sectors where LPG use is essential, including steel, automobile, textile, chemical, and plastics industries, to ensure continuity in production and employment”.