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”.
Under the revised plan, around 6,300 cylinders will be distributed daily across seven key categories. Essential services – including schools, hospitals, bus terminals, railways and airports – will receive 225 cylinders. Government institutions, PSUs, industrial canteens and community kitchens will also get 225 cylinders. The largest share, 3,375 cylinders, has been allocated to hotels, restaurants, dhabas, food processing units, and the dairy sector.
Catering and banquet services will receive 225 cylinders while small industries such as dry cleaning, packaging, and pharmaceuticals have been allotted 1,800 cylinders.
