Gandhinagar, April 9: The Gujarat government has made significant changes to the regulations governing the supply of bulk non-domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to industrial units. Officials announced these updates on Thursday.
According to the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, industrial sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, polymers, agriculture, packaging, paint, steel, ceramics, glass, and aerosols will now be eligible for bulk LPG supply based on consumption prior to March 2026, with a maximum limit of up to 70 percent.
The total supply cap for all industrial units has been set at 0.2 TMT (thousand metric tons) per day.
Under the new system, priority will be given to units where LPG is essential for production and where piped natural gas (PNG) is not a viable option.
To benefit from this facility, industrial units must register with public sector oil marketing companies. Additionally, they are required to apply for PNG connections with city gas distribution companies, except in cases where LPG is an integral part of the production process.
The state government has also provided a total of 98,883 gas cylinders of 5 kilograms each for industrial workers in Gujarat, the highest number offered by any state in the country.
In district-wise distribution, Surat received 26,183 cylinders, Ahmedabad 19,930, Kutch 7,771, Bharuch 6,723, and Rajkot 6,525 cylinders.
Despite concerns over LPG supply due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the state government asserts that most industrial sectors are operating normally.
Only a few units are temporarily closed or running at reduced capacity due to logistics and supply chain issues, not due to a direct fuel shortage.
According to officials, of the over 411,000 registered industrial units in the state, approximately 1,200 are closed, while about 28,500 are operating at reduced capacity. Most industries continue to receive regular gas and other energy supplies.
Government representatives stated that coordination with the central government is ongoing to meet logistics and regulatory requirements, ensuring a seamless supply of essential fuels, including PNG for domestic and commercial use.
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