Statement by Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII on non-domestic LPG usage:
In a statement issued today, Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, said, "The Government’s decision to extend LPG allocation to industry at 70 per cent of the units’ pre-March 2026 consumption levels, along with the additional reform-linked LPG allocation, is a welcome step.
This provides much-needed assurance to sectors such as pharmaceuticals, steel, food processing, agriculture, metals, polymers, ceramics and glass, where LPG remains a critical production input and viable substitutes are often limited.
As geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to persist and keep global energy markets volatile, the Government’s calibrated measures provide stability to domestic manufacturing and enables better production planning across industries. By encouraging greater adoption of PNG while safeguarding genuine industrial LPG requirements, the policy strikes a balanced approach that supports business continuity and strengthens the resilience of India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
CII thanks the Government for this pragmatic and industry-focused intervention, which supports India’s energy security", said Mr Banerjee.