New Delhi, 07 April (H.S.):

Amid supply disruptions in cooking gas triggered by ongoing conflicts in West Asia, the Central government has announced a doubling of the quota for 5-kilogram Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders.

This measure primarily benefits migrant workers and students who migrate from villages to cities for jobs or education and rely on these connection-free small cylinders for cooking.

According to a notification from the Petroleum Ministry, the enhanced quota is calculated by doubling the average daily supply of these cylinders to open markets on March 2 and 3.

These 5-kg FTL cylinders will be distributed exclusively to migrants through state food and civil supplies departments, requiring only a valid identity proof—no permanent address or gas connection needed.

This accessibility proves especially vital for transient city dwellers like outstation laborers and students in rented accommodations.

Since the West Asia conflict began, the government has intensified efforts to secure petroleum product availability, including petrol, diesel, and LPG.

Officials have reiterated ample stocks at distributor points, with over 5.1 million domestic cylinders delivered on April 4 alone, and urged the public to avoid panic buying, shun rumors, and use digital booking platforms.

Priority has also been assigned to domestic LPG, piped natural gas (PNG), hospitals, and educational institutions to prevent shortages in critical sectors.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar