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LPG Supply Disruptions Hit UP, Bihar Temples & Homes; Govt Assures Stability

Reports have emerged of LPG supply disruptions affecting parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, leading to the temporary suspension of a community kitchen in Ayodhya and crowds at a gas agency in Bihar's Kaimur district. Government and gas agency officials maintain that domestic LPG supply is stable and deliveries are continuing, urging consumers not to panic. To safeguard energy needs, the government has expanded its oil sourcing network from 27 to approximately 40 countries amid global tensions. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is engaging with supplier nations to strengthen arrangements and ensure continuous availability.

Key Points: LPG Supply Issues in UP, Bihar; Govt Moves to Ensure Availability

  • Supply disruptions in Ayodhya & Bihar
  • Govt expanding oil import network
  • Police supervise cylinder distribution
  • Officials deny widespread shortage
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Gas supply issues surface in UP, Bihar as govt moves to ensure availability

Reports of LPG cylinder shortages disrupt community kitchens in Ayodhya and cause crowds in Bihar. Govt says no need to panic, supply is stable.

"Domestic LPG consumers need not worry—there is no shortage of domestic gas. - Ajay Kumar Singh"

New Delhi, March 11

Reports of LPG supply disruptions have emerged from parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, briefly affecting services and prompting crowds at gas agencies, even as officials and the government said steps are being taken to ensure adequate supply and prevent shortages.

In Ayodhya's Ramnagari, meal distribution at the Ram Rasoi located near the Ram Mandir at the Amava Temple had to be temporarily suspended due to the unavailability of cooking gas.

Devotees who arrived for darshan said the community kitchen could not operate because LPG cylinders were not available.

Speaking to IANS, a devotee said: "Here at Ram Rasoi, I came for darshan, and the situation today-it has been cancelled because cooking gas is not available."

Temple authorities, however, said the disruption was temporary and caused by a supply issue that arose on Tuesday afternoon. An administrator said: "Yesterday, there was a problem with a gas shortage from 2 o'clock, so a notice was issued. Today, the Ram Rasoi will operate as usual."

Meanwhile, in Bihar's Kaimur district, a large crowd gathered outside an Indane gas agency in Mohania after an LPG cylinder truck arrived following a five-day shortage. Cylinders were distributed under police supervision as residents lined up to collect supplies. Some consumers also expressed anger over verification rules during the distribution process.

Authorities in the district also carried out raids against alleged black marketing of LPG cylinders amid the supply concerns.

Gas agency officials, however, maintained that domestic LPG supply remains stable and that deliveries are continuing. Ajay Kumar Singh, manager of a trading gas agency in Bihar, said consumers should not worry about availability. "Domestic LPG consumers need not worry-there is no shortage of domestic gas. After placing the booking number, cylinders are being delivered within 2-3 days," he said.

Meanwhile, earlier on Tuesday, government sources stated that there is no need to panic, as authorities are actively working to meet the country's oil and energy requirements. The government is expanding its sourcing strategy and plans to import oil from a larger number of countries to ensure adequate supply.

Earlier, India procured oil and energy resources from 27 countries, but amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, the government has widened its network and is now sourcing supplies from around 40 countries.

Officials said the Centre has broadened its procurement horizon to safeguard the nation's energy needs. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has already reached out to several prospective supplier nations to strengthen supply arrangements and ensure energy availability as soon as possible. The plan, sources said, is already being implemented.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While the expansion to 40 supplier countries is a smart long-term strategy, it doesn't help the family in Kaimur today who hasn't had a cylinder for 5 days. Immediate local logistics need equal focus. The police having to supervise distribution is not a good sign.
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Priyanka N
The manager says delivery in 2-3 days after booking, but that's the ideal scenario. In my colony in Lucknow, people are waiting longer. Hope the raids on black marketing are effective. Hoarding during shortages is the worst. 🙏
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Aman W
Global supply chains are complex, especially with the West Asia situation. I appreciate that Minister Puri is proactively reaching out to more countries. It's a tough job to keep a country of 1.4 billion running smoothly. We should support the efforts while holding local agencies accountable.
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Kavitha C
The verification rules during distribution always cause frustration. I understand it's to prevent misuse, but in a crisis, can't the process be simplified temporarily? Standing in a long queue and then facing paperwork is very difficult for elderly people.
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Michael C
A respectful criticism: The article quotes officials saying "no need to panic" and "supply is stable," but the ground reports clearly show panic and instability. There's a disconnect. Communication should be more empathetic and acknowledge the real problems people are facing.

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