The government has directed oil refineries to boost LPG production and prioritize domestic supply to households amid geopolitical disruptions affecting fuel availability and supply chains.

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• The government has instructed oil refineries across the country to increase LPG production to ensure adequate supply for domestic consumption during ongoing global fuel disruptions.
•  The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that domestic households are being given top priority in LPG distribution to protect consumers from shortages.
•  To prevent hoarding and black marketing, the government has introduced a twenty five day gap between LPG cylinder bookings for domestic consumers.
•  Imported LPG supplies are being directed mainly toward essential non domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions to maintain critical services.
•  The government aims to stabilize LPG availability by balancing domestic consumption needs with essential institutional requirements.
•  A committee consisting of three executive directors from oil marketing companies has been formed to examine requests from non domestic users.
•  This committee will review applications from restaurants, hotels and industrial establishments seeking LPG supply during the ongoing supply constraints.
•  The measures are intended to ensure fair distribution of LPG and maintain energy security during a period of global geopolitical uncertainty.