On Wednesday, the Indian government announced a significant increase in the allocation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to 70% for various industrial sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food, and agriculture. This allocation is capped at 0.2 thousand tonnes per day for each sector, as stated by Neeraj Mittal, secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Industries must register with state-run oil marketing companies to qualify for this additional allocation. Furthermore, commercial users are encouraged to apply for piped natural gas (PNG) with city gas distribution companies, although this requirement is waived for industries that rely on LPG as an essential input. In addition, the government has increased the overall natural gas allocation for fertiliser plants by 5%, reaching approximately 95% of the units' six-month average consumption. To support the petrochemical sector, the government has permitted the diversion of 800 million tonnes per day of propane and butane for petrochemical production. To enhance coal affordability, Coal India Ltd has reduced coal reserve prices by 20% and increased supply through e-auctions, with plans for additional auctions in April 2026.