Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Rampant Domestic Cylinder Use Reported in Bhupalapally Restaurants
Some food shops in Bhupalapally are reportedly using gas cylinders meant for homes.
Rules say commercial businesses should use different cylinders.
Commercial cylinders cost much more than household cylinders.
The price difference may encourage businesses and agents to use household cylinders instead.
The report says some customers are being charged extra for household deliveries.
It also says some agents refill and resell gas in smaller quantities.
This could make it harder for families to get their booked cylinders.
Officials are being asked to inspect businesses and take action where rules are broken.
Domestic LPG cylinders are reportedly being used in restaurants, hotels, tea stalls, bakeries and other commercial food outlets in Bhupalapally.
A 19-kilogram commercial cylinder costs around Rs 3,000, compared with about Rs 990 for a 14.2-kilogram domestic cylinder.
Agents allegedly supply domestic cylinders to businesses, sometimes charging up to Rs 1,050 for household deliveries.
Private refill agents reportedly sell five-kilogram quantities for Rs 700, potentially reducing supplies available to ordinary consumers.
The report calls for inspections of commercial establishments and action against businesses, agencies and delivery agents involved.
- Who
- Restaurants, hotels, tea stalls, bakeries, food vendors, gas agencies and delivery agents are mentioned; district civil supplies officials are urged to act.
- What
- Domestic LPG cylinders are reportedly being used and supplied for commercial food businesses despite regulations.
- When
- The article does not specify a date; it describes the reported current situation in Bhupalapally.
- Where
- Bhupalapally town.
- Why
- The reported use appears linked to the large price difference between commercial and domestic LPG cylinders, with agents allegedly benefiting from the trade.
- Commercial cylinder size
- 19 kilograms
- Reported commercial cylinder price
- Around Rs 3,000
- Domestic cylinder size
- 14.2 kilograms
- Reported domestic booking price
- About Rs 990
- Reported delivery charge
- Up to Rs 1,050
- Reported small-quantity refill
- Five kilograms sold for Rs 700
- Requested government response
- Special inspections and action against businesses, agencies and delivery systems