AIADMK MP Urges Govt Action to Maintain LPG Supply Amidst Global Energy Crisis

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MP, IS Inbadurai, made an urgent appeal on Tuesday to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The focus: guaranteeing the continuous supply of commercial and domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a cry echoing from the restaurant and hospitality sectors regarding LPG continuity.

Inbadurai’s letter outlined the critical reliance of the food services industry on LPG for daily operations, facing current lack of practical alternatives like pipelines or electric facilities. Businesses, if faced with disruptions, might experience operational upheaval adversely impacting employees and customers alike.

Simultaneously, ministry directives issued amidst West Asia tensions, enforce maximized LPG production and distribution prioritizing domestic supplies to secure energy needs. Also initiated: tightened control on gas allocation across sectors, balancing fuel supply pressures and market demands with strategic vigilance.