Hormuz Crisis: Centre Rolls Out 60-Day Emergency Kerosene Allocation; How Will It Ease Pressure On LPG- DETAILS

New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered an energy crisis in several countries of the world. The Narendra Modi government is also taking steps to ease pressure on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The Centre on Monday made an ad hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) to states and union territories for household use. by introducing a 60-day emergency measure. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued an official notification in this regard.As per the official order, the kerosene is to be used for cooking and lighting needs. The decision hinted at the reintroduction of short-term kerosene in 21 regions. Notably, earlier in these regions, the PDS-SKO was phased out. The move aimed

at ensuring households facing LPG constraints continue to have access to essential fuel for basic domestic requirements.The Petroleum Ministry authorised kerosene-free regions to store and distribute KSO for household use. Up to two fuel stations in each district will be allowed to keep a stock of kerosene up to five thousand litres. These fuel stations will preferably be run by public sector oil firms. The Centre also relaxed licensing requirements for dealers and transporters to speed up the process, reported The Times of India. as per the ministry, the provision will be strictly for kerosene.Agents and dealers have been exempted from obtaining licences for decanting kerosene at these designated stations, while tank vehicles with existing licences will also not require additional permits for the same purpose. Among these 21 states and UTS are Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Iran Israel War Live Updates:"In view of the prevailing geo-political situation affecting energy supplies worldwide, the Central Government has decided to make an ad hoc allocation of PDS kerosene to the States/Union Territories (UTs), including 21 states/UTs that are PDS kerosene-free," the notification said.

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The government reportedly sanctioned an additional 48,000 kilolitres of kerosene to all states and union territories, over and above regular allocation. As per the TOI report, earlier, 17 states and UTs received SKO allocation orders. However, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh reportedly said that they did not need such allocation.Also Read: Can Bengaluru Restaurants Add LPG Fees, Other Add-On Charges To Bills? Here's What Centre's New Rules Say The move follows the month-long war in West Asia, disrupting the energy supply chain from the Strait of Hormuz, particularly cooking gas LPG. India imports 60 per cent of its cooking gas needs, 85-90 per cent of which comes from the Gulf countries. The war has stopped those supplies, forcing the curtailment of supplies to commercial users like hotels and restaurants.While domestic households have been given priority in the supply of the available LPG, the limited stocks have led to panic buying and long queues.