In a bid to curb hoarding and black marketing amid the West Asia Conflict, the government has increased the minimum waiting period for booking domestic LPG cylinders from 21 days to 25 days.
According to officials, the move comes after authorities noticed unusual booking patterns among consumers. In several cases, households that earlier booked LPG cylinders roughly once every 55 days had begun placing orders within just 15 days, raising concerns over possible stockpiling and diversion.
Prices of commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants, and other businesses have also risen sharply. The cost of a 19 kg commercial cylinder has increased by Rs 114.5, taking its price in Delhi to Rs 1,883.
The increase follows another hike earlier this month when prices were raised by Rs 28 per cylinder. Overall, commercial LPG prices have climbed by Rs 302.50 so far this year.
Meanwhile, beneficiaries of the government’s Ujjwala scheme-which provides free LPG connections to low-income households-will continue to receive a subsidy of Rs 300 on up to 12 cylinders of 14.2 kg each annually.
Meanwhile, Pune Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra has suffered a major setback. It is reported that due to a gas shortage, the corporation has decided to close 18 gas-fired crematoriums. The corporation stated that the crematoriums will be reopened as soon as gas supply returns to normal. The administration is currently monitoring the situation.
Gas-fired crematoriums operated by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) have been temporarily shut down following instructions from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. According to the corporation, the shortage of gas supply makes operating these crematoriums impossible. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, the administration has ordered the temporary closure of all 18 gas-fired crematoriums.
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