Micro and small-scale traders in the food and beverage sector may continue to use subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders without a special permit until the amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations 2021 are finalised in October.

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Armizan Ali said no legal action will be taken against this group of traders during the transition period.

“Small and micro food and beverage traders...