(a) the reasons for inadequate LPG production in the country;
(b) whether lack of sufficient bottling infrastructure is one of the reasons for such inadequate production; and
(c) if so, the steps being taken by the Government for augmentation of production capacity?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DINSHA PATEL)
(a) The production available from Refineries and Fractionators is less than the existing demand
for LPG in the country.
(b) Production of LPG is not dependant upon LPG bottling infrastructure.
(c) With the delicensing of the refinery sector since June 1998, both the public and private
sector companies have planned capacity additions to meet the increasing demand for petroleum
products in the country including LPG.