Nagpur: The public sector undertaking (PSU) oil marketing companies have increased the rates of 19kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs195, taking it to Rs2,255 per unit. However, despite the higher pricing, availability remains an issue, say sources in the business, including dealers. There is a demand for as much as 40,000 metric tonne LPG in a month in the city. Even as there is no dearth of supply for establishments like hospitals, orphanages and educational institutions, hotels/eateries are only being supplied sparingly, said sources.
Even dealers mentioned getting lesser supplies for the commercial buyers. However, sources in the oil marketing companies admit that panic booking by domestic consumers is also one of the reasons for the supply disruption. It has affected the overall supply to all the sectors. Both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders are filled from the common pool.
