Govt Doubles 5-kg LPG Cylinder Quota for Migrant Workers

April 7, 2026

The Centre has decided to double the daily allocation of 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for distribution to migrant labourers across states, according to an official communication. The Petroleum Ministry said in a notification the enhanced allocation will be based on the average daily supply of cylinders provided to migrant workers.

Extra LPG Allocation for Migrants

The revised allocation goes beyond the earlier cap of 20 per cent specified in March announcement. The government also said that the 5-kg additional FTL cylinders will be placed at the disposal of state government and Food and civil supplier’s departments for distribution exclusively to migrant labourers with assistance of oil marketing companies.

Meanwhile, the government had said that it will make all efforts to ensure adequate availability of the petrol, diesel and LPG prevailing the situation, while citizens advised avoiding panic and rely only on official sources of information.

The government has prioritised domestic LPG and PNG supplies, along with critical sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions. It has also implemented several demand and supply-side measures, including enhancing refinery output and increasing LPG booking intervals to 25 days in urban areas and up to 45 days in rural areas.

To ease pressure on LPG demand, alternate fuels such as kerosene and coal have been made available, while states have been advised to expand PNG connections. The government also said there has been no disruption in LPG supply affecting migrant workers.

According to official data, around 51 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered recently, with online bookings rising to 95 per cent and delivery authentication-based distribution increasing significantly to curb diversion.