New Delhi, March 27
The central government has increased commercial LPG allocations to states by 20 percentage points, taking the total quota to 70% of pre-war demand, in a move aimed at supporting industrial activity.
In a letter to state chief secretaries, Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal said the additional supply should be prioritised for labour-intensive industries such as steel, automobiles, textiles, dyes, chemicals and plastics.
He said the revised allocation would help meet the needs of sectors that play a key role in supporting wider industrial and essential supply chains.
“In addition to the existing 50% allocation, an additional 20% is now proposed, that would bring the total commercial LPG allocation to 70% of the pre-crisis level of the packed non-domestic LPG,” Mr Mittal wrote in the letter.
The move comes as the government seeks to ease pressure on industrial fuel availability and ensure continued operations in key manufacturing sectors.
