Delhi caps commercial LPG supply at 20% of daily usage, hospitals get top priority

Delhi has rolled out a plan to ration LPG, capping commercial supply at 20% of daily usage with top priority given to hospitals, schools, and airports, as the city grapples with supply shortages.

14 Mar, 19:41 — 14 Mar, 22:55

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This rationing policy is crucial for Delhi's commercial sector, particularly for businesses reliant on LPG. Prioritizing essential services like hospitals, schools, and airports ensures critical operations can continue despite the supply shortage, highlighting the severity of the current energy situation.

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Delhi has capped commercial LPG supply at 20% of daily usage
Hospitals are given top priority for LPG supply
The rationing is due to a supply shortage

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Delhi has capped commercial LPG supply at 20% of daily usage

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Hospitals are given top priority for LPG supply

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The rationing is due to an LPG supply shortage

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Schools and airports also receive top priority for LPG supply

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Enforcement teams will check for hoarding

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The government will issue daily bulletins on LPG availability

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Schools and airports are also top priority recipients, alongside hospitals

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Enforcement teams will check for hoarding and the government will issue daily bulletins on availability

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hinduMostly Factual147d ago

Delhi rolls out plan to ration LPG amid supply shortage

Hospitals, schools and airports get top priority under new policy that puts a 20% cap on average consumption; enforcement teams to check hoarding; govt. to issue daily bulletins on availability

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indian-expressMostly Factual147d ago