Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Indian government has introduced a revised LPG allocation formula aimed at ensuring uninterrupted supply to critical industries. The move, announced by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is intended to stabilise supply chains and protect sectors vital to the country’s economic resilience. Focus on Critical Sectors to Maintain Supply Chains Under the new policy, bulk LPG supplies will be prioritised for a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, agriculture, polymers, packaging, paints, steel, ceramics, glass, and aerosols. These sectors are considered essential due to their direct impact on everyday consumption, healthcare, and industrial production. Officials noted that ensuring fuel availability for these industries is crucial to prevent disruptions in manufacturing and distribution, particularly at a time when global uncertainties threaten energy supplies. Allocation Capped, Supply Linked to Past Consumption As per the revised formula, industries will receive up to 70 per cent of their LPG consumption levels recorded before March 2026. This benchmark-based allocation aims to maintain fairness while ensuring that essential operations …