LUCKNOW, June 25 -- The Centre has restored commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supplies to pre-crisis levels, withdrawing temporary restrictions imposed during supply disruptions linked to the recent Middle East crisis. The move is expected to bring relief to hotels, restaurants, bakeries and industries that were forced to switch to alternative fuels amid shortages.

In a communication issued to all states and Union Territories on Thursday, petroleum and natural gas secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal announced the withdrawal of sectoral restrictions on non-domestic packed LPG, stating that the supply situation had improved.

The restrictions were introduced on March 23, 2026, after disruptions in global energy supply chains raised concerns ...