State oil firms to widen 10-kg composite LPG cylinder sales to cafes, kiosks and street vendors

IndianOil, BPCL and HPCL plan to expand lightweight 10-kg composite LPG cylinders sold at commercial rates through gas agencies and select retail outlets. The 50% lighter cylinders target small food operators like cafes, food kiosks and street vendors, sitting between the 5-kg and 19-kg commercial options.

— Filed Mon, 13 Jul, 2026, 05:05 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

State oil marketers may expand lightweight 10-kg composite LPG cylinders to commercial users like cafes, food kiosks and street vendors, sold at commercial rates via gas agencies and select retail outlets, benefiting small consumer-facing food operators.

Why this matters

Indane's move to push lightweight 10-kg composite cylinders extends state oil firms' reach into small commercial food operators, filling the gap between 5-kg and 19-kg options for cafes, kiosks and vendors.

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