Government doubles 5-kg LPG cylinder quota to ease supply concerns amid Hormuz tensions
The Hindu·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
India's government doubled the daily quota of market-priced 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers to stabilise fuel supplies disrupted by Strait of Hormuz tensions. A 5-kg cylinder costs ₹549 in Delhi. Since March 23, approximately 7.8 lakh cylinders were sold. The government increased commercial LPG allocation to 70% of pre-crisis levels and conducted over 4,300 raids against hoarding and black marketing. Household cooking gas supply remains prioritised.
Key Entities
Government of IndiaMinistry of Petroleum and Natural GasSujata SharmaStrait of HormuzLPG cylindersMigrant workers5-kg free trade LPGWest Asia tensions