Gujarat Distributes Nearly 99,000 LPG Cylinders to Industrial Workers Amid Supply Crisis
98K five-kg LPG cylinders given to industrial workers; Surat leads: Gujarat govt
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The Gujarat government has distributed 98,883 five-kg LPG cylinders to industrial workers, with Surat receiving the highest allocation of 26,183 cylinders. This initiative comes as the state adjusts guidelines for bulk LPG supply to support industries amidst a crisis caused by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
- 01Gujarat distributed a total of 98,883 five-kg LPG cylinders to industrial workers.
- 02Surat received the highest number of cylinders, totaling 26,183.
- 03The state has amended guidelines for bulk LPG supply, allowing up to 70% of consumption for certain industries.
- 04Priority for LPG allocation will be given to industries where LPG is essential for production.
- 05The initiative aims to mitigate the impact of the LPG crisis on the workforce, particularly in Surat.
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In a significant move to support industrial workers during an LPG supply crisis, the Gujarat government has distributed 98,883 five-kg LPG cylinders, marking the highest allocation in India. Surat district leads with 26,183 cylinders, followed by Ahmedabad with 19,930 and Kutch with 7,771. This distribution comes as the state modifies its guidelines for bulk non-domestic LPG supply, allowing specific industries, including pharmaceuticals and agriculture, to receive up to 70% of their LPG consumption until March 2026. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has set a total supply limit of 0.2 TMT for these sectors. The new guidelines prioritize industries where LPG is crucial for production, ensuring that those unable to switch to natural gas can continue operations. Furthermore, industrial units must register with the Public Sector Oil Marketing Company to access this facility, although exemptions apply for units where LPG is integral to production.
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This distribution helps stabilize the LPG supply for industrial workers in Gujarat, especially in Surat, where the workforce has been affected by the crisis.
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