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Andhra CM Naidu Orders Daily LPG Monitoring Amid West Asia Tension

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to conduct daily monitoring of LPG stock, bookings, and supply in the state. The review was prompted by the potential impact of tensions in West Asia on fuel availability. Naidu instructed authorities to prevent cylinder diversion to the black market and ensure normal delivery timelines for consumers. Officials reported sufficient current stock and noted the central government is expected to allocate more LPG to southern states soon.

Key Points: Andhra CM Naidu Directs Daily LPG Stock Monitoring

  • Daily monitoring of LPG stock & bookings
  • Steps to prevent black market diversion
  • Review of supply to Anna Canteens
  • Exploring pipeline gas alternatives
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu directs daily monitoring of LPG stock, booking and supply

CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews LPG supply, orders daily monitoring to prevent black market diversion and ensure normal delivery times in Andhra Pradesh.

"He directed that the delivery time of LPG cylinders should be brought back to normal. - Official Release"

Amaravati, March 16

In view of the impact of the ongoing tensions in West Asia, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the LPG stock, booking, and supply situation in the state from the RTGS office.

According to the release, representatives of various gas supply companies attended the meeting. Senior officials informed that 17,209 metric tonnes of LPG stock are currently available in the state. Officials revealed that gas supply is being carried out through 1,154 agencies belonging to BPCL, HPCL, and IOCL.

The Chief Minister inquired about the measures being taken to prevent LPG cylinders from being diverted to the black market. He also instructed officials to ensure that LPG cylinders are not misused during delivery, as stated in the release.

The Chief Minister directed authorities to take steps to remove public concerns regarding LPG availability. Chandrababu Naidu also reviewed the LPG supply to Anna Canteen kitchens, and officials informed that there are no supply issues at present, according to the release.

The Chief Minister instructed officials to avoid confusion among the public regarding gas supply. He also directed that the delivery time of LPG cylinders should be brought back to normal. The CM ordered officials to monitor LPG supply, stock, and bookings on a daily basis. He further instructed that daily activities in hospitals, schools, and temples should not be affected due to LPG supply issues.

The Chief Minister suggested holding discussions with hotel associations to reduce LPG consumption if necessary. Officials also stated that the central government is expected to allocate more LPG to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka in the coming days.

The Chief Minister suggested exploring alternatives such as pipeline gas and induction stoves as substitutes for LPG.

Meanwhile, earlier today, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said there have been no reports of dry-outs of gas supply at LPG distributorships across India.

In a statement, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that LPG bookings have shown a decline, with about 77 lakh bookings recorded yesterday compared to 88.8 lakh bookings on March 13, 2026.

Several States and UTs, including Bihar, Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan, have issued orders for allocation of non-domestic LPG in line with government guidelines.

The Ministry said that commercial LPG cylinders have been placed at the disposal of State Governments for priority distribution and are now available to consumers in 30 States and UTs.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, some action! Last week my cylinder delivery was delayed by 5 days. The talk about black market diversion is real – we need strict checks. Glad he mentioned Anna Canteens and temples too. 👏
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Rahul R
While monitoring is good, the focus should be on long-term solutions. Exploring pipeline gas and induction stoves is a forward-thinking suggestion. We can't remain dependent on imported LPG forever with such volatile regions supplying it.
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Anjali F
The central ministry says no dry-outs, but on the ground, the anxiety is palpable. My mother in Vijayawada is worried about her next booking. Daily monitoring and transparent communication to the public is key to avoid rumours.
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Michael C
Respectfully, this feels like a reactive measure rather than part of a strategic energy policy. The discussion with hotel associations is good, but what about incentives for households to switch to alternatives? The planning seems short-term.
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Kavya N
As a homemaker, LPG is essential. Happy to see the CM is thinking about hospitals and schools too. Hope the delivery times get back to normal soon. The mention of 17,000+ tonnes stock is reassuring, but let's see if it reaches us smoothly.

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