People queuing up for LPG cylinders at Sant Ravidas Nagar in New Delhi on Friday.

People queuing up for LPG cylinders at Sant Ravidas Nagar in New Delhi on Friday.
| Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA

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”.


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