India has eased restrictions on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply to support steel and other priority industries, following disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
The government will now allocate LPG at 70% of pre-war levels, up from the previously reduced 50% allocation imposed during the crisis.
Priority sectors include:
- Steel
- Automotive
- Textiles
- Chemicals and plastics
Authorities stated that industries requiring LPG for specialized heating processes—particularly those that cannot switch to natural gas—will be prioritized.
The move comes amid supply shortages impacting steel production, especially in regions like Punjab, where hundreds of forging units depend heavily on LPG, with each unit consuming around 425 kg per day.
The decision is expected to stabilize production and ease pressure on small and medium-sized steel manufacturers.
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