The Union government has restored commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies to pre-crisis levels and withdrawn all sector-specific restrictions, signaling a return to normalcy after recent disruptions triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
The decision comes after an improvement in global supply conditions, which had earlier been impacted by disruptions in key energy routes. During the crisis, the government had imposed sectoral allocation caps on non-domestic LPG to prioritise household consumption and ensure uninterrupted cooking gas supply for domestic users.
With supplies stabilising, authorities have now lifted these restrictions entirely, allowing industries, hotels, restaurants, and other commercial establishments to access LPG without earlier limitations. The move is expected to provide significant relief to businesses that rely heavily on LPG for daily operations.
Officials indicated that the restoration has been made possible due to increased imports and improved availability, including higher inflows from alternative sources such as the United States.
Earlier, at the peak of the supply crunch, the government had curtailed LPG availability for commercial users and even mandated diversion of propane and butane streams toward LPG production to boost domestic supply. These emergency measures had disrupted sectors such as hospitality, food services, and small-scale manufacturing.
The latest policy reversal also includes withdrawing such mandates, allowing petrochemical producers to resume normal operations and easing pressure across industrial supply chains.
