A major crisis related to LPG is approaching, especially during the holiday season. LPG distributors have announced an indefinite strike and protests scheduled for October 26, putting forward various demands.
To prevent consumers from facing gas supply issues during the holidays, the organization of LPG distributors, FLDI, has opposed the planned demonstrations in Delhi and appealed to distributors to continue supplies.
Dealers are demanding higher commissions for delivery and payment of the e-KYC fee. The Federation of LPG Distributors of India (FLDI) expressed disagreement with the proposed protests and stated that negotiations with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and the Ministry of Petroleum are ongoing.
FLDI urged distributors to maintain the supply of LPG to consumers. According to FLDI, 'the organization does not support the proposed strike, and we advocate for substantive negotiations, firm resolutions, and continuous efforts to meet the legitimate demands of distributors.'
FLDI reported that it is conducting constructive negotiations with OMCs and the Ministry of Petroleum. All concerns and demands of LPG distributors are being considered, and they have been promised a swift resolution. The organization believes that 'a solution can be found through dialogue and decisive action.'
The LPG distributors' organization emphasized that ensuring the uninterrupted supply of LPG cylinders to consumers is their highest priority. Since there is hope for a resolution through negotiations with OMCs and the ministry, they consider resorting to protests impractical without exhausting all avenues of dialogue. The main goal is maintaining regular and safe LPG supply to consumers.
FLDI called on all fellow distributors to ignore unconfirmed calls for protests and continue their work on supplies and deliveries so that no family faces difficulties.
Currently, LPG cylinder prices in the country are as follows: in Delhi, a 14-kg domestic gas cylinder costs 942 rupees, and in Kolkata, it costs 968 rupees. Additionally, in Mumbai, the price for a kitchen gas cylinder is 941.50 rupees, and in Chennai, it is 957.50 rupees.
