PATNA, April 8 -- Commercial LPG cylinders will be allocated on an equitable and priority basis for marriage functions, Bihar's food and consumer protection department secretary Abhay Kumar Singh said on Wednesday, asserting that domestic LPG refills are being delivered within four days of booking despite supply pressures triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a press conference to highlight the department's overall achievement, at the Soochna Bhawan in Patna, Singh said those requiring LPG for weddings must apply for 19-kg commercial cylinders through their respective district magistrates.

"Depending on local availability on a given day, commercial LPG cylinders will be provided on a prio...