New Delhi: Delhi govt has increased the allocation of commercial LPG cylinders to 50% of the average daily consumption, raising supplies from 1,800 to 4,500 cylinders (19 kg equivalent) per day in line with directives from the Centre.Food and supplies minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the enhanced quota would ensure uninterrupted supply for essential services, hotels, industries and migrant labourers, and urged residents not to believe rumours of shortages. “The situation is fully under control,” he said, thanking the Centre for the “timely increase”.
“We thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this timely increase to 50% allocation. Thanks to his support, Delhiites will face no hurdles in commercial LPG supply,” Sirsa said.The revised policy divides allocation into seven priority categories. Hotels, restaurants, dhabas, food processing units and dairies will receive the largest share—3,375 cylinders per day, or 75% of the total. Essential services such as educational and health institutions, bus stands, railways and airports have been allotted 225 cylinders (5%), while govt institutions, PSUs, industrial canteens and community kitchens will receive an equal share.Caterers and banquet services have also been allocated 225 cylinders (5%), and sports facilities another 225. Industrial units, including dry‑cleaning units, packing facilities and pharmaceutical establishments, have been allotted 45 cylinders (1%). In addition, migrant labourers have been provided a protected social allocation of 684 cylinders equivalent per day in the 5‑kg category.Officials said the distribution follows central guidelines based on average consumption during the past three months, with critical users given priority. To prevent hoarding and black marketing, the govt has deployed 70 joint inspection teams from the Weights and Measures and Food and Supplies departments across the city. Authorities warned that violators would face strict action under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, LPG Distribution Order, 2000, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.Sirsa said the govt, under chief minister Rekha Gupta, is ensuring smooth coordination with suppliers to maintain fair and transparent distribution. He added that consumers would not face disruptions as long as the guidelines are followed.
