This is to notify all concerned that the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPGs) bottling Plant at Bongaigon, Assam supply LPG to the central region is temporarily shut down until May 31, 2024. The Petroleum Oil Lubricant (PoL) dealers have already been requested to lift the LPG requirement for the central region from the Sarpara bottling Plant, Guwahati until June 1, 2024 to ensure adequate stock. Interim rates for LPGs, which will be slightly higher than previous rates, have also been notified to Regional Offices and dealers.

Supply of LPGs in the central region will not be disrupted by the temporary closure of the bottling plant at Bongaigaon which is expected to resume supply from June 1 onwards.  

Issued in the general interest and as information sharing with the public.  

Department of Trade