LPG i.e. Liquefied Petroleum Gas is a fuel widely used in our kitchens for cooking purposes as well as in industries and commercial sectors. It is simply liquefied at atmospheric temperature underneath moderate pressure. LPG in its pure type is colorless and scentless. However, some compounds are purposely added to it to possess a definite smell in order that if leaked, it is simply detected. LPG is employed in domestic home through a particular installation method. A typical LPG installation consists of a cylinder, pressure regulator, LPG Hose and a stove. The instrumentality ought to make sure some standards for Cylinder, pressure regulator, LPG hose and for the stove. LPG meant for home use is presently marketed by PSU Oil corporations in cylinders of 14.2 kilo and five kilo capacities. For identification between home and non-PDS, the home cylinders are painted in SIGNAL RED color. Cylinders in Oxford Blue color with an indication Red band carry non-subsidized LPG meant to be used in business and Industrial institutions. Tare/gross weight, test date, serial range, ISI symbol, company’s name with logo, year of manufacture etc. are adorned / painted on the cylinder. Every Pressure Regulator (PR) conjointly carries a serial number. LPG meant to be used in home kitchens, is marketed by the general public Sector Oil corporations, at a worth declared or controlled by the govt of India. As per Govt. of India notification dated 07.03.2014, effective 01.04.2014 every domestic shopper is entitled to twelve sponsored LPG cylinders of 14.2 kilo / 34 cylinders of five kilo in a financial year at sponsored rates. Commonly only 1 cylinder are going to be given to every beneficiary each month. On the far side the sponsored title, the shoppers will avail LPG cylinders at domestic non-subsidized rates. Govt. of India has extended exemption of custom & excise duties and concession in VAT even on the non-subsidized LPG cylinders meant for domestic use, creating them cheaper than the non-domestic/Commercial LPG cylinders. There are various LPG companies giving their services in Indore among which Indane and Bharat Gas is of great importance.
