Archive · 30 Sep 2026
PMK Condemns Halted Tamil Nadu LPG Connections, Higher Prices
Anbumani Ramadoss said people in Tamil Nadu are having trouble getting new cooking-gas connections.
He alleged that applications have been waiting since June.
He said the oil companies blamed the situation on the Gulf war.
Instead of regular connections, applicants are reportedly offered two smaller cylinders.
These cylinders may cost up to Rs 9,250 in total.
Ramadoss said this is much more expensive than the price paid by existing customers.
He asked the companies to resume regular connections.
He also suggested a lower temporary price for people who can prove they need the gas for home use.
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss alleged that new domestic LPG connections have been suspended across Tamil Nadu.
He said applications with Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have remained pending since June.
According to Ramadoss, applicants are being offered two temporary 10-kilogram cylinders for up to Rs 9,250.
He compared that price with Rs 936 for an existing 14.2-kilogram cylinder, calling the markup exploitative.
Ramadoss urged the companies to resume standard connections or sell the temporary cylinders at Rs 659 for verified domestic users.
- Who
- PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss, Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation.
- What
- Ramadoss condemned the alleged suspension of new domestic LPG connections and the reported higher price for temporary cylinders.
- When
- The statement was reported on Wednesday, September 30; Ramadoss said applications had been pending since June.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, with the statement issued in Chennai.
- Why
- Ramadoss said the companies were halting connections under the stated pretext of the Gulf war and urged them to prioritize public service for an essential commodity.
PMK’s Criticism
Companies’ Reported Rationale
Suspension of new connections
PMK’s Criticism
Anbumani Ramadoss called the halt in new domestic connections unjust and urged the oil companies to resume standard connections.
Companies’ Reported Rationale
The companies were reportedly operating under the rationale that the Gulf war had affected the availability of new connections; the report does not include a direct response from the companies.
Temporary-cylinder pricing
PMK’s Criticism
Ramadoss said charging up to Rs 9,250 for two temporary cylinders was exploitative compared with the existing-cylinder price.
Companies’ Reported Rationale
The reported arrangement required an upfront payment that included a refundable security deposit and the cost of the gas, but the companies’ detailed justification for the amount was not provided.
- Reported cylinder offer
- Two temporary 10-kilogram cylinders
- Maximum reported upfront payment
- Up to Rs 9,250
- Reported payment breakdown
- Rs 6,000 refundable security deposit and Rs 3,250 for gas
- Existing-cylinder price
- Rs 936 for a 14.2-kilogram cylinder
- Calculated existing-customer rate
- Rs 65.91 per kilogram
- Price proposed by Anbumani Ramadoss
- Rs 659 for two 10-kilogram cylinders
- Pending applications
- Applications were allegedly pending since June