The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced the complete removal of all sectoral restrictions on Non-Domestic Packed LPG supplies, restoring them to levels prevailing prior to the West Asia crisis. This decision provides major relief to industrial and commercial LPG consumers following recent improvements in the LPG supply situation.
Additionally, the supply of bulk LPG, which had been suspended at the onset of the crisis, has been relaxed by 50% of pre-crisis consumption levels. The government has also decided to reduce the diversion of C3/C4 streams to the LPG pool, noting improved indigenous LPG production and projected availability of imported LPG cargoes.
The enhanced allocation of C3-C4 streams for non-LPG uses will be implemented while ensuring domestic LPG availability remains unaffected, with aggregate indigenous LPG production maintained at not less than 40 TMT per day. The Centre of High Technology has been directed to issue organization-wise allocation of this enhanced C3/C4 streams for petrochemical and other critical sectors and submit regular reports to the Ministry.
Oil Marketing Companies have been directed to continue maintaining comprehensive data on commercial and industrial LPG consumers to facilitate efficient planning and supply management, with a unified sectoral database to be maintained across OMCs to strengthen monitoring and operational coordination. The government remains committed to expanding PNG connectivity, with commercial and bulk consumers who have already shifted to Piped Natural Gas continuing on PNG, while other eligible LPG consumers with access to PNG networks will be progressively transitioned in coordination with City Gas Distribution entities.
The Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has written to Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to ensure smooth implementation of the revised supply arrangements, reflecting the government's approach to balancing national energy security with expanding access to cleaner, safer, and more efficient fuels.