No limit on LPG cylinders for weddings:Government removes restrictions on commercial supply

The government has lifted the ban on the distribution of commercial LPG cylinders. Following this decision, restaurants, hotel operators, and wedding organizers will now be able to obtain cylinders as per their requirement, easing supply constraints in the sector. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued the order on Thursday. However, the restriction on new domestic LPG connections continues, with no relief announced for household consumers. According to the order, the earlier ban on the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has been withdrawn and supply has been restored as before. The ministry has partially relaxed restrictions on bulk industrial LPG supply, allowing up to 50% of the consumption level recorded before March. With the easing of restrictions, wedding ceremonies and other events will no longer face difficulties in arranging LPG cylinders. Earlier in Rajasthan, organisers had to seek approval from the District Supply Officer to obtain cylinders for weddings, typically limited to four cylinders per application. With the new order, this approval process will no longer be required. Instructions to companies to prepare database The ministry has issued instructions to all three oil companies (HPCL, BPCL, IOCL) to maintain data of all commercial and industrial consumers. All three companies should prepare region-wise databases. Additionally, instructions have been given to retain those commercial or bulk consumers who have adopted PNG on PNG itself. In Rajasthan, a 19 kg commercial gas cylinder is currently available for Rs 3141. This year, companies have increased the prices of commercial cylinders more than 6 times so far. The cylinder which was available for Rs 1608 till December 31, has now increased to Rs 3141 by June 1. Companies had increased the price by Rs 111 in January, Rs 49.50 in February, Rs 141.50 in March, Rs 195 in April, Rs 993 in May and Rs 42 per cylinder in June. ​