Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the cooking distribution system across the city is functioning “smoothly” and “adequate stock is available at all times”
LPG consumption was at 2.379 million tonne in March, 12.8% lower than 2.729 million tonne consumed in the same period last year
Disruptions triggered by the West Asia war have upended LPG supply chains, pushing households, hotels and industries alike to turn to piped natural gas (PNG) across Telangana. Gas distribution companies are speeding up network expansion, though adoption remains largely urban and cluster-driven. While PNG offers uninterrupted supply and more convenience, challenges such as infrastructure costs and last-mile connectivity persist, even as the State positions it as a more reliable, cleaner alternative to conventional cooking fuel, writes N. Ravi Kumar
Committee comprising officials from Legal Metrology Department, Food and Civil Supplies Department, representatives of gas bunk owners, and auto drivers’ associations to submit daily report
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The government has prioritised LPG supply to domestic households at the cost of cuts in supplies to commercial users like hotels and restaurants
This is a significant milestone as it is the first such vessel to reach JNPA since the onset of the war, JNPA said in a statement
Petroleum Ministry caps bulk non-domestic LPG allocation at 0.2 TMT per day; more industries allowed up to 70% of pre-March 2026 consumption
Since March 23, about 6.75 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders have been sold
Of the 16 India-flagged vessels in the Western part of the Strait, one vessel is carrying LNG and two are LPG vessels
Adequate LPG stocks maintained, supply stepped up; curbs imposed on refills to prevent panic booking, says Civil Supplies Director
Jag Vikram, carrying 20,000 tonnes of LPG, and three more foreign-flagged vessels cumulatively carrying 87,000 tonnes of LPG are awaiting a safe passage from the strait
The move will ensure that only genuine customers get LPG cylinders, Odisha’s Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister asserted
The Petroleum Secretary sought states consider targeted distribution of 5 KG FTL cylinder, autos that can run both on petrol, LPG considering using the former.