There will be no rush for LPG cylinders; see which sector is on the government's list.

The escalating tensions in the Middle East are now affecting energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed due to the escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. This route is considered the main route for LPG and natural gas supply to much of the world. In light of this situation, the Indian government has released a new priority list for gas allocation.

Regarding gas cylinder supplies, the government says it will ensure that ordinary people do not face gas shortages. Therefore, sectors directly linked to everyday life have been prioritized. This means that even if there is a gas shortage, efforts will be made to ensure adequate supply to domestic users.

Domestic PNG is placed at the top of this list. This is the piped gas that reaches household kitchens. CNG has also been completely reserved, as it powers autos, buses, and various public transport systems.

Furthermore, the gas used to manufacture LPG cylinders and the fuel needed to run pipelines are also among the top priorities.

The government believes that any cuts to these sectors will directly impact the lives of ordinary people. Therefore, it has been decided to provide 100% gas supply to these four categories. This clearly means that there is no need to worry about domestic gas cylinders for now, and people will continue to receive supplies as usual.

On the other hand, some industrial sectors will receive less gas. For example, the tea industry and other manufacturing sectors will receive only approximately 80% of their average consumption over the past six months. Fertilizer companies will receive approximately 70%, and oil refineries will receive approximately 65%.

The commercial sector is already expressing concern. The hotel industry says that if the commercial gas shortage increases, hotel and restaurant operations in major cities could be affected.

Some associations have even stated that if gas supplies decrease, kitchens may have to be temporarily closed in many places.

The government states that the country currently has approximately 40 days of LPG stock. Efforts are underway to increase alternative imports from countries like the United States and Australia. However, if the international situation remains the same for a prolonged period, the industrial sector could be affected. However, the supply of domestic cylinders is currently considered safe.