NEW DELHI, April 8 -- The Centre has begun gradually restoring fuel supplies to industry, increasing allocations of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas for key industries, while maintaining the sectoral cap. The move comes amid signs of easing of the conflict in West Asia following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire.

The government has raised LPG allocation for critical sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food, polymers, agriculture and steel, to 70% of their pre-March 2026 average consumption, according to a letter dated Wednesday from the secretary in the ministry of petroleum and natural gas to state chief secretaries.

The ministry has also increased natural gas allocation for the fertilizer industry to 95% of their l...