Denying any shortage of domestic gas cylinder, petrol and diesel, the State Government has asked denizens to remain calm and do not pay attention to any rumors as the situation is under control. The administration has taken necessary steps to ensure supply of these essential items. Coupled with necessary measures for instance amendments have been made in the refill booking system of LPG cylinder, the Government is also working on safe return of their people from the war torn Middle-East countries. According to highly placed sources, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav is constantly reviewing the situation and a crucial meeting with the departments concerned was held on Sunday. The Chief Minister has assured people that an adequate stock of petrol, diesel and domestic LPG cylinders is available in the State and the supply system is completely smooth. He has appealed to citizens not to panic and not to pay attention to any kind of rumors. To control the impact of this global crisis, the State Government has formed a high-level Cabinet Committee, which includes Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda, Food Minister Govind Singh Rajput and Minister Chaitanya Kashyap.

 

This committee, in coordination with the Central Government, is continuously monitoring fuel and essential commodities in the State. Prioritising domestic customer needs, administration in various parts of the State advised hotel and restaurant owners to opt for alternative fuel solutions rather than LPG. As the temporary situation, there will be gap of 25 days between two bookings of LPG cylinder. It is learnt that people are rushing to gas agencies and keeping LPG cylinder in stock. A criteria of priority customer has also been set to fulfill requirement of genuine customers. Relentless drives to curb hoarding and black-marketing of gas cylinder are being conducted across the length and breadth of the State by respective administrative establishments. Tough action In compliance with directives issued against the black-marketing and hoarding of LPG, continuous enforcement actions are being undertaken across the State. Operations were conducted at 1,025 locations throughout the State, resulting in seizure of 1,357 gas cylinders and the registration of FIRs in 08 separate cases.

 

Directives issued for timely supply of domestic gas cylinders Additional Chief Secretary for Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Rashmi Arun Shami has issued directives to take necessary measures to ensure timely availability of gas cylinders to domestic consumers and to maintain a smooth distribution system through various agencies. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India requesting citizens to refrain from panic booking. In an advisory issued by the Ministry, consumers have been advised to utilise digital channels for booking instead of visiting agencies in person. Oil companies have provided gas booking facilities via mobile apps, SMS, WhatsApp, and IVRS calls; consumers are, therefore, urged to utilise these digital mediums for their bookings. There has been 31 per cent increase in production of domestic gas within the country.