Saturday, the Petroleum Ministry notified that customers with piped natural gas (PNG) connections are no longer allowed to keep, acquire or refill residential LPG cylinders. This prohibition is based on a revised supply order.
According to a statement from the Ministry, the legislation also prohibits government oil marketing agencies from connecting new customers to LPG or refilling existing customers’ cylinders with PNG.
Efforts are being made by the Union government to ensure that LPG is readily available despite interruptions in foreign markets.
Fuel should not be stored in loose or inappropriate containers, as the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) warned customers about safety risks.
In response to concerns regarding the stability of the cooking gas supply in light of the changing geopolitical situation in West Asia, the government said on Saturday that local production of LPG has been raised by around 31%.
In a post on X, the Ministry insisted that there is an abundance of fuel at all petrol stations and denied reports of a shortage. Petrol stations and diesel fuel depots around the country have more than enough of both. The Ministry went on to say that consumers should not store or carry fuel in loose or inappropriate containers because of the serious safety hazards it creates.
India is the world’s second-largest consumer of LPG, with about 90% of its needs imported.According to the official, the country’s refining capacity is approximately 258 MMTPA, making it the fourth-largest hub in the world.
Furthermore, a 100% uninterrupted supply of PNG and CNG was directed by a Natural Gas Control Order issued by the Union government on 9 March under the Essential Commodities Act.You shouldn’t freak out. About 80% of what is sold to businesses and factories is subject to some kind of regulation.
