Hotel and Dhaba owners get big relief from the government, will get 20% more LPG from March 23, will have to do this work

Increased Commercial Gas Supply 2026: Amidst the ongoing gas crisis across the country, the Central Government has decided to provide a huge relief to the businessmen running hotels and dhabas. According to the new order issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the supply of commercial LPG gas is now being increased by 20 percent. This new rule will be implemented effectively across the country from March 23, 2026, which will reduce the ongoing fuel shortage in commercial areas. The main objective of the Government is to shift commercial consumers off LPG cylinders to a safe and accessible PNG network in a phased manner.

Huge increase in quota

The Ministry has taken an important decision to increase the commercial gas quota of states by an additional 20 percent, taking the total allocation to now reach 50 percent. During the gas crisis, states were getting only 20 percent share, which after reforms has been increased to 30 percent and now to half. With this decision, it is expected that the huge shortage of commercial gas in the market will be reduced to a great extent, which will provide great relief to the traders.

priority areas

Petroleum Secretary Dr. Neeraj Mittal has clarified that the roadside dhabas and small hotels will first get the benefit of this additional gas. In this, special priority will be given in supplies to industrial canteens, food processing dairy units and community kitchens run by local bodies. Keeping in mind the needs of migrant laborers, uninterrupted supply of 5 kg FTL cylinder will also be completely ensured by the government.

Mandatory registration

To avail the increased quota, it will be mandatory for all commercial and industrial consumers to register themselves with the respective oil marketing companies. A detailed database will be prepared by these companies in which complete information about the customer’s annual gas requirement and the area of ​​use will be recorded. This transparent system will help in preventing black marketing and illegal diversion of gas so that the real beneficiaries can get the cylinders on time.

PNG connection condition

The most important condition is that no consumer will be entitled to the increased quota unless he applies for piped natural gas. Traders will not only have to apply to the gas distribution company of their city but will also have to complete the technical preparations to get the gas. The government wants that the dependence on traditional LPG cylinders should be reduced and more and more business establishments should be connected to the modern PNG network soon.

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trying to overcome the crisis

In view of the long-running gas crisis in the country, the Petroleum Ministry has taken this step so that there is no adverse impact on economic activities. States have been instructed to ensure proper utilization of the allotted quota and take strict legal action against any kind of hoarding. These new rules, which will come into effect from March 23, are likely to bring new energy to the hotel industry and food processing sector and reduce operating costs.