Big decision of the government! Kerosene will be available again at ration shops; In the wake of the energy crisis, ‘these’ states got approval?
- Big announcement by central government on 30th March
- Sale of kerosene resumes at ration shops and selected petrol pumps
- Which states are approved?
Kerosene Oil: Today is the 32nd day of ongoing tensions in the Middle East. As a result, all these have affected all sectors. Concerns about energy supply have increased. In the background of this crisis, the government has decided to provide relief to the common people. In particular, on Monday, March 30, the central government made a big announcement. Sale of kerosene will be resumed at ration shops and select petrol pumps in 21 states and Union Territories, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. The decision has been taken in the wake of global disruptions affecting power and LPG supply.
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Which states are approved?
Among the 21 states that have allowed the sale of kerosene mainly include the following 13 states. These include Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Sikkim and Nagaland. Additionally, the list of Union Territories includes Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, as well as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
How long will kerosene be available?
The government has launched this scheme initially for a period of 60 days. This scheme has come into effect from March 29 and will continue till further orders. Under this initiative, kerosene will be made available to consumers at reduced rates at ration shops. Further, maximum two petrol pumps in each district will be designated and authorized for selling kerosene. These designated petrol pumps will be allowed to store a maximum of 5,000 liters of kerosene. The Center has also distributed an additional 48,000 kiloliters of ‘Superior Kerosene Oil’ (SKO) to the states, in addition to the regular quota of the states. The amount of kerosene to be given to each family will be decided at the local level by the respective state governments. This is likely to be based on ration card entitlements, local stock availability and demand.
Points to remember
The government has set some rules regarding this activity; In particular, the use of kerosene is strictly restricted only for lamps used for cooking and lighting purposes. It is not allowed to use it for industrial and commercial purposes. Earlier, the supply of kerosene under the Public Distribution System (PDS) was disrupted in different states, at different times. However, its use has now been re-authorized for essential purposes such as cooking and lighting. The Ministry of Petroleum has issued a statement explaining that various measures are being taken to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the country. Given the current situation, the government is on full alert and making all necessary arrangements to ensure that the public does not face any energy-related problems.
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