Indian Oil scales LPG for hospitality
Indian Oil Corporation announced plans to scale commercial LPG supply into hospitality sectors and prioritize alignment for business continuity — a targeted move toward ensuring steady fuel for hotels and F&B operators. The update underscores energy providers adapting their commercial offers to hospitality demand. (x.com)
The central government approved an additional 20 percentage-point allocation to commercial LPG, taking commercial supplies to 50% of pre-crisis levels effective March 23, 2026. (zeebiz.com) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas constituted a three-member committee made up of Executive Directors from IndianOil, BPCL and HPCL to review and adjudicate LPG supply requests from hotels, restaurants and other hospitality units. (thehindubusinessline.com) Several major-city operators in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi reported commercial-cylinder shortages in March 2026 and warned of menu cuts, rationing of fuel and temporary closures if allocations did not stabilise. (hindustantimes.com) IndianOil amplified prioritisation messaging on X and its service channels on March 24, 2026, while its IndianOil ONE booking app rose to the top of app-store rankings amid a surge in LPG booking activity. (sakshi.com) India’s LPG consumption runs about 31.3 million tonnes per year, with roughly 87% used in household kitchens and around 62% of total LPG demand met through imports, factors cited by officials when explaining the sector’s exposure to West Asia disruptions. (thehindu.com) To stabilise supply, the Centre invoked the Essential Commodities Act and directed refineries and petrochemical units to maximise LPG output and divert suitable hydrocarbon streams into the LPG pool in early March 2026. (firstpost.com)
