Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today met Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to discuss the ongoing commercial LPG situation and its impact on the hospitality and tourism sector. In a social media post, Mr Shekhawat highlighted that 20% of the average monthly commercial LPG requirement has begun to be allocated to businesses starting today. The Minister said that additional supply measures are being worked out to support hotels and restaurants. He added that the government is closely coordinating between the Ministries of Petroleum and Tourism, along with industry stakeholders, to monitor the situation and address concerns. Mr Shekhawat remarked that the current strain is part of a wider global disruption due to the ongoing war. He also reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to safeguarding consumer interests and supporting the hospitality and tourism ecosystem.
News On AIR | March 13, 2026 4:37 PM
Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat meets P&NG Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to discuss ongoing commercial LPG situation