Centre restores commercial LPG supplies, lifts curbs imposed during Middle East crisis

In a communication issued to all states and Union Territories on Thursday, petroleum and natural gas secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal announced the withdrawal of sectoral restrictions on non-domestic packed LPG, stating that the supply situation had improved.

The restrictions were introduced on March 23, 2026, after disruptions in global energy supply chains raised concerns over LPG availability. To ensure uninterrupted household cooking gas supplies, the government curtailed allocations for commercial consumers.

Before the restrictions, Uttar Pradesh received around 5,000 metric tonnes of commercial LPG every month. However, supplies dropped around 2,000 metric tonnes during April and May, forcing businesses to rely on diesel and coal-based systems to maintain operations.