India, April 6 -- In a bid to make the LPG distribution system more transparent, the Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the sale of cylinders directly from godowns any such sale will attract strict action, said chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday.

"Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have issued clear instructions to all distributors, stating that any such sale is illegal and will attract strict action," the CM said.

The government, she said, was working towards significantly expanding the availability of smaller 5kg cylinders across the city, aimed at providing relief to migrant workers, students among others.

"The government has significantly expanded the availability of 5-kg LPG cylinders across the city to improve consumer ...