Rajasthan Halts New Domestic LPG Connections, Prioritizes Commercial Amid Supply Backlog

• Rajasthan has temporarily stopped new domestic LPG connections due to supply issues, while commercial connections are still available.
• Despite a 5-day supply backlog and 1.4 million pending cylinder bookings, LPG is continuously supplied to consumers.
• A new commercial LPG policy allocates gas based on priority: hotels/restaurants (60%), industrial units (40%), others (50%).
• Government hospitals, school hostels, and police messes receive 100% LPG supply.
• Demand for auto LPG in Rajasthan surged by 363% in March, leading to 24/7 supply orders at pumps.

Key Questions Answered

Will domestic LPG connections resume soon in Rajasthan?

New domestic LPG connections are currently suspended in Rajasthan. Commercial LPG connections remain available. Despite this, LPG supply is uninterrupted, with over 2.

How does the new LPG policy affect businesses?

New LPG policies affect businesses by increasing commercial cylinder prices and extending booking intervals.

What caused the sudden increase in auto LPG demand?

The sudden increase in auto LPG demand is primarily due to the closure or partial shutdown of over 300 private Auto LPG outlets in Karnataka.