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Andhra Minister Urges Calm Over LPG, Assures Uninterrupted Supply Amid Bookings Surge

Andhra Pradesh's Food Minister has urged citizens not to panic amid a sudden surge in LPG bookings, confirming the state has adequate stocks and deliveries are ongoing. The state government is also looking to educate urban consumers about switching to piped natural gas (PNG) as an alternative. A central ministry official noted an improvement, with panic bookings reducing significantly, but acknowledged the LPG issue remains worrisome. The situation unfolds against a backdrop of heightened global tensions between Israel and Iran.

Key Points: Andhra LPG Stock Adequate, No Panic Needed Says Minister

  • Minister assures adequate LPG stocks
  • Deliveries continuing uninterrupted
  • State exploring PNG as alternative fuel
  • Central official notes improved booking situation
  • Supply concerns persist amid global tensions
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Andhra Food Minister assures citizens of adequate LPG stocks amid surge in bookings

Andhra Food Minister assures sufficient LPG stocks and uninterrupted delivery despite a surge in bookings. Officials cite improved national supply situation.

"We have adequate stocks. We request that people not panic because the bookings have suddenly shot up. - Manohar Nadendla"

Vijayawada, March 21

After a sudden surge in LPG bookings, Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Manohar Nadendla urged citizens not to panic, assuring them of adequate stocks. He also said that deliveries are continuing uninterrupted.

Speaking to reporters here, Nadendla said, "Andhra Pradesh has approximately 1.6 crore LPG gas connections on a regular basis, thanks to the support from the Government of India and the three oil marketing companies. We have been assuring the people of Andhra Pradesh that as of today, the deliveries are continuing uninterrupted. We have adequate stocks. We request that people not panic because the bookings have suddenly shot up."

He stated that the state government is exploring options to educate people about alternative fuels like piped natural gas (PNG) in urban areas.

"We are meeting the requirements and ensuring that the domestic gas supply is uninterrupted. The CM specifically asked us to look at options where people are educated and made aware of alternative fuels. So in urban areas, wherever we have pipe natural gas, we want people to use the opportunity and convert to the PNG system," Nadendla added.

Earlier on Friday, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma, highlighted an improvement in the LPG crisis, saying, "There is no panic booking now. Only 55 lakh LPG booking reported yesterday."Reassuring consumers, Sharma also said that there is no shortage of supply across the country. "There is adequate stock available, no outlets are dry out," she stated.

However, she acknowledged that concerns remain. "LPG issue is still worrisome," she said. The prices of industrial diesel have also increased by 25 per cent from Rs 87.67/ltr to Rs 109.59/ltr.

This comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with both sides engaged in an escalating conflict marked by missile exchanges and military operations since February 28.

- ANI

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Priya S
The panic booking is the real problem. One person hears a rumor and tells ten others, and suddenly everyone is calling their distributor. We need to trust the system a bit more. 🙏
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Rohit P
Talking about PNG is good for future planning, but what about rural areas and smaller towns? Most of us don't have that infrastructure. The focus should be on ensuring reliable LPG supply for all first.
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Anjali F
The connection to global tensions is worrying. If conflicts abroad can disrupt our kitchen fuel so easily, it shows a vulnerability in our supply chain. The government should work on more domestic production and storage.
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David E
Living in Hyderabad, the PNG suggestion makes sense for metros. It's more convenient and you never run out. But the initial conversion cost is a barrier for many middle-class families. Some subsidy or incentive would help.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the statement "no outlets are dry" doesn't match ground reality in some places. My mother in Guntur had to wait over a week. The communication from officials needs to be more consistent with what distributors are actually facing.
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Meera T
This is a basic necessity. The government must ensure supply at any cost. Panic or no panic,

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