Amid the lack of fuel supply concerns in India, Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council Chairperson Arun Dhumal stated that the league is assessing the developing situation as the Middle East conflict continues.
This follows Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas instructing oil refineries to boost the production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and ensure that the extra supply is used for domestic consumption.
“We are reviewing the development. Since this is an evolving situation, nothing can be said as of now. But given the requirement of the situation, we will take a call accordingly,” The New Indian Express quoted Dhumal as saying.
Although the schedule has not yet been officially released, the board is finalizing the details while ensuring the dates do not clash with elections in several states, with the tournament expected to begin on March 28. However, if the current situation continues, the BCCI and the IPL may have to reconsider their plans, as the crisis could affect not only the league but also various sectors of society, including industries, hospitals and educational institutions, the report noted.
Logistics could also pose a major challenge, as seen during the recently concluded T20 World Cup, which India won. Several teams, such as Zimbabwe, West Indies and South Africa, were unable to leave India immediately due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia and disruptions to flight routes to their home countries.
Higher LPG production for domestic use, orders Petroleum ministry
The government has given priority to supplying LPG to households in order to safeguard citizens’ energy needs during the current uncertainty.
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To better manage supply, the ministry introduced a 25-day gap between bookings for consumers to discourage hoarding and curb black marketing.
“The ministry has prioritized domestic LPG supply to households and introduced 25 day inter-booking period to avoid hoarding/black marketing,” it mentioned.
The ministry added, “Non domestic supplies from imported LPG is being prioritized to essential non domestic sectors such as Hospitals and Educational institutions. For LPG supply to other non-domestic sectors, a committee of three EDs of OMCs have been constituted to review the representations for LPG supply to restaurants/hotels/other industries.
Meanwhile, on Monday, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri discussed the wider energy situation and how global conflicts are affecting Indian markets. Speaking with media professionals, he emphasized the strength of India’s import network and the government’s proactive approach to handling the situation.
