OMCs Enhance LPG Production, Prioritizing Domestic Supply

LPG Production Boosted Amid Global Fuel Supply Disruptions

Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have joined forces to enhance Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and prioritize its availability for domestic consumers. In a joint statement, the companies confirmed that the Ministry has taken steps to increase LPG production while securing stocks for domestic customers and essential non-domestic sectors.

The Ministry has invoked the Essential Commodities Act (EC Act) to safeguard the domestic energy market amidst growing pressure on global fuel supplies due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. A control order has been issued directing refineries and petrochemical units to maximize LPG production and divert key hydrocarbon streams to the LPG pool.

Key Highlights:

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• 100% assured supply of domestic piped gas for homes and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicles
• Calibrated supply caps for other sectors based on their previous six-month average consumption
• A committee of three Executive Directors has been constituted to review representations and prioritize LPG supply for non-domestic sectors
• Submissions can be made to the committee through official email IDs for requirements considered essential in other sectors

The committee will consider requests based on their merits, product availability, and make decisions accordingly. Non-domestic LPG supply will depend on the availability of imported products, and the committee may not be able to address every grievance.