Fri Jun 20 14:37:19 UTC 2025: ## Summary:

The Food and Civil Supplies Minister of an Indian state has announced the resumption of kerosene distribution through ration shops. AAY cardholders will receive 1 litre, other cardholders 0.5 litres, and households without electricity 6 litres, priced at ₹61 per litre. This decision follows revisions in transportation charges and retail commissions to incentivize wholesalers and dealers, prompted by reduced kerosene allocation from the central government and logistical challenges. The state aims to utilize its allocated quota for the first quarter of the fiscal year.

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**Kerosene Distribution Resumes in [State Name] After Commission Hike**

**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, June 20, 2025** – Kerosene distribution through ration shops will resume in [State Name] starting Saturday, following an announcement by Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil. The distribution comes after the state government revised transportation charges and retail commissions to incentivize wholesalers and ration dealers who had become reluctant to handle the product due to reduced central government allocations and logistical challenges.

Under the new scheme, Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cardholders will receive 1 litre of kerosene each, while other ration cardholders will receive half-a-litre. Households without electricity connections will be entitled to 6 litres, regardless of card type. The price has been fixed at ₹61 per litre.

Minister Anil stated that the state has experienced continuous cuts in kerosene allocation from the Union government, leading to the closure of several wholesale depots. To address this, the government has significantly increased wholesale transport charges to ₹500 per kilolitre for the first 40 km, and ₹5 per km thereafter. Retail commissions for ration dealers have also been hiked from ₹3.70 to ₹6 per litre, effective June 1st.

The state has been allocated 5,676 kilolitres of kerosene for the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, ending June 30th. The Minister assured that the State would receive an equivalent quantity for the second quarter. The government hopes these measures will ensure that the allocated kerosene is distributed effectively to those who need it most.

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