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News India Live, Digital Desk: The global oil and gas supply chain has been badly affected due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia. India, which imports a large portion of its LPG needs, is currently facing a severe energy crisis. In case of supply disruption due to the deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz, the Central Government has started working on ‘Plan-B’ and has also made major changes in the rules of LPG booking.
Rules changed for LPG booking: Now you will have to wait a long time To prevent ‘panic booking’ and black marketing, the government has tightened the rules for LPG refill:
In urban areas: Now between booking of two cylinders at least 25 days It is mandatory to have a gap of 21 days (earlier it was 21 days).
In rural and remote areas: by increasing this difference 45 days Has been done.
Delivery Time: The government claims that the cycle from booking to delivery still remains an average of 2.5 days, but there are reports of delays due to server downtime and heavy demand in many cities.
‘Rationing’ on commercial gas and cuts on industries To give priority to domestic kitchens, the government has imposed strict restrictions on the commercial sector:
Quota of 20%: Commercial LPG supplies have been restricted to only 20% of their previous average.
Impact on hotels and restaurants: In cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata, many restaurants are on the verge of closure due to shortage of commercial gas. Only hospitals and educational institutions have been kept in the priority list.
Industrial Cut: In gas supply to petrochemical and other heavy industries. 35% to 80% has been reduced up to.
Government’s ‘Plan-B’: Which options are the emphasis on? If the crisis worsens, the government is promoting these options:
Kerosene: The availability of kerosene is being increased through ration shops (PDS) so that alternative means of cooking are available.
Electric Cooking: The government is appealing for rapid adoption of induction stoves and electric cooking.
Coal and other fuels: Industrial units have been given temporary permission to use coal or furnace oil as alternative fuel.
Increase in Domestic Production: Indian refineries have been instructed to maximize LPG production. Currently in domestic production 28% increase Has been registered.
Don’t panic, avoid hoarding Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has assured in Parliament that there is sufficient stock of fuel in the country. He has appealed to the public not to pay attention to the rumors circulating on social media and not to make panic bookings. Monitoring committees have been formed at the district level to take strict action against hoarders.