In view of the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Delhi, the Delhi government has implemented a new policy regarding distribution. The Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs has taken this decision so that essential services can be given priority amid limited availability of gas and hoarding can also be stopped.
According to the new arrangement, out of about 9,000 commercial (19 kg) LPG cylinders sold daily in Delhi, about 20 percent i.e. about 1,800 cylinders will be distributed in a controlled manner. This means that gas will now be given to different services and institutions on priority basis.
There will be a reduction of about 236 cylinders in government and PSU institutions.
According to the information, the government has made it clear that priority will be given to the gas needs of essential services like schools, hospitals, railways and airports. Efforts will be made to fulfill almost 100 percent requirement of these institutions, although here also about 200 cylinders can be reduced. Apart from this, there will be a reduction of about 236 cylinders in government and PSU institutions and their canteens.
Caterers and banquet halls will get less supply of about 162 cylinders.
Restaurants and eateries may have to face the biggest impact, where around 762 cylinders will be cut. At the same time, about 72 less cylinders will be given in hotel, guest house and hospitality sector. Dairies, bakeries and sweet shops will have a reduced supply of about 200 cylinders, while caterers and banquet halls will get a reduced supply of about 162 cylinders.
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150 cylinders will be given less in sports stadium and other categories
Apart from this, there will be a reduction of 18 cylinders in dry cleaning, packaging and pharma units. Whereas about 150 cylinders less will be given in sports stadiums and other categories. The government has also clarified that at present the supply of 5 kg cylinders will be stopped and gas will be made available mainly in 19 kg commercial cylinders only. Also, gas will be supplied on booking basis and to prevent any kind of hoarding, the supply of cylinders will be decided according to the average consumption of the last three months.
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