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Stalin Seeks Gas Order Review, Warns of Summer Power Crisis Risk

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, urging a reconsideration of provisions in the proposed Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order, 2026. He warned that a cap on gas supply to power plants, based on recent average consumption, could jeopardize electricity generation during peak summer demand. Stalin suggested linking gas allocation to the consumption from the same period in the previous year instead. Separately, the government announced a 25% increase in domestic LPG production, with priority for non-domestic LPG given to essential sectors like hospitals.

Key Points: Stalin Seeks Review of Gas Order, Warns of Summer Power Shortage

  • Stalin seeks review of Natural Gas Order 2026
  • Warns of summer power generation risk
  • Suggests linking allocation to prior year's use
  • Domestic LPG production up 25%
  • Non-domestic LPG prioritized for essential sectors
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DMK MPs submit CM Stalin's letter to Petroleum Minister, seeking reconsideration of provisions in Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin writes to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, urging reconsideration of gas supply cap that may affect summer electricity generation.

"The proposed cap... may not reflect seasonal demand and could affect electricity generation during peak summer months. - M.K. Stalin"

New Delhi, March 11

DMK MP Kanimozhi along with party MPs Selvaganapathy and T Sumathy and Thamizhachi Thangapandian on Wednesday submitted a letter written by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Parliament.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has written to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri seeking reconsideration of provisions in the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026.

He raised concerns that the proposed cap on gas supply to power plants, based on recent average consumption, may not reflect seasonal demand and could affect electricity generation during peak summer months. The Chief Minister suggested instead linking gas allocation to consumption during the same period as the previous year.

Additionally TN CM has mentioned that due to the expected shift from gas to electricity for commercial users and hotels, it is important to meet the peak electricity demand during the summer season.

Meanwhile, government on Wednesday said domestic LPG production has increased by about 25 percent and the entire domestic LPG production is being directed towards household consumers, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said on Wednesday.

Government said for non-domestic LPG, priority is being given to essential sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions.The remarks were made at an inter-ministerial briefing was held on the recent developments in West Asia was organised at the National Media Centre today.

For non-domestic LPG, priority is being given to essential sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions, ministry official said.The current price of a domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi is Rs 913 after a recent Rs 60 increase. For PMUY beneficiaries the price remains Rs 613 per cylinder.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see state leaders raising practical issues. But also important to note the government's update on LPG production increase. If domestic cylinder supply is secured for households, that's a relief. The price hike is still painful though. ₹913 in Delhi is high, can't imagine the cost in other metros. 😓
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Aman W
While the concern is genuine, we must also consider national resource allocation. Every state will have peak demands. The Centre has to balance needs across the country. A blanket rule might seem unfair, but maybe there are wider grid management reasons? Just a thought.
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Sarah B
The shift from gas to electricity that CM mentions is key. As hotels and businesses go electric, the strain on the power grid increases. Planning for this transition is crucial to avoid summer blackouts. This is a forward-looking argument.
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Karthik V
The LPG part is more worrying for the common man. ₹913 is no joke for a middle class family. Glad production is up, but prices need to be controlled. Priority for hospitals and schools for commercial LPG is the right step. Jai Hind.
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, while the letter is fine, I wish our state governments would also focus more on developing renewable energy sources for peak demand. Tamil Nadu has good wind potential. Reducing reliance on gas for power should be the long-term goal for all states.

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