5KG cylinder will also be available at grocery stores: Government doubled the daily limit of states, quota will be reserved for students and migrants.

5KG cylinder will also be available at grocery stores: Government doubled the daily limit of states, quota will be reserved for students and migrants.

New Delhi6 minutes ago copy link The Central Government has doubled the daily allocation (i.e. one day limit) of 5KG Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders for all states and union territories. The increased quota will be reserved especially for migrant labourers. These small cylinders can be purchased from grocery stores and petrol pumps. The government…

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LPG crisis – States will get 20% more gas from March 23: Center said – Dhabas and hotels should get priority, 5kg cylinders should be given to migrant laborers.

LPG crisis – States will get 20% more gas from March 23: Center said – Dhabas and hotels should get priority, 5kg cylinders should be given to migrant laborers.

12 minutes ago copy link Due to shortage of commercial gas cylinders, hotel and restaurant owners are forced to cook food on stoves. The Center has directed the states to increase LPG supply amid the ongoing gas crisis in the country. From March 23, states will now be given 20% more gas than before. After…

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‘India’s Energy Supplies Stable Despite Hormuz Disruption’: Centre To Parliamentary Panel

‘India’s Energy Supplies Stable Despite Hormuz Disruption’: Centre To Parliamentary Panel

Last Updated:March 18, 2026, 12:16 AM IST Sources said the Centre informed MPs that India has managed to shield domestic consumers from major disruptions through diversified sourcing and emergency planning LPG tanker Shivalik docks at Mundra Port after crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, in Gujarat on March 16, 2026….

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Govt Sets Up IOC-HPCL-BPCL Panel To Review Commercial LPG Supply Issues: Report

Govt Sets Up IOC-HPCL-BPCL Panel To Review Commercial LPG Supply Issues: Report

Last Updated:March 10, 2026, 7:06 PM IST Sources said that the government has formed a panel to address restaurants’ concerns. A panel from IOC, HPCL, and BPCL will listen to grievances and reprioritise supply as needed. This committee will review requests from restaurants, hotels and other industries that require commercial LPG supplies. Amid fears of…

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India Increases LPG Booking Period To 25 Days To Reduce Hoarding, Orders Refineries To Boost Output

India Increases LPG Booking Period To 25 Days To Reduce Hoarding, Orders Refineries To Boost Output

Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 8:25 PM IST India is also looking for alternative options for LPG shipments and several countries have already approached the government to offer help. India has increased LPG booking period to prevent hoarding. (PTI/Representational) The Indian government has increased the LPG booking period from 21 days to 25 days to prevent…

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