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Centre Urges States To Curb Fuel Hoarding, Misinformation Amid Supply Review

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas held a high-level review meeting with state officials on the country's fuel supply situation. States were instructed to maintain strict vigilance against hoarding, diversion of supplies, and the spread of misinformation that could cause panic. Several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, were praised for their proactive enforcement actions like conducting raids. The Centre clarified that LPG supplies remain stable and called for continued close monitoring to ensure supply stability and public confidence.

Key Points: Fuel Supply Review: States Told To Prevent Hoarding, Panic

  • Review of national fuel supply situation
  • States urged to prevent hoarding & diversion
  • Action against spread of false rumours
  • Commendation for proactive states like UP, Gujarat
  • Focus on stable LPG supply for domestic use
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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas review meeting on fuel supply situation, advised States to maintain strict vigilance against hoarding, diversion

Centre reviews national fuel supply, advises states to vigilantly prevent hoarding, diversion of LPG and curb misinformation to ensure stable supply.

"States were also advised to maintain strict vigilance against hoarding, diversion, and the spread of misinformation - Government Release"

New Delhi, April 2

Secretary chaired a meeting with Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to review the fuel supply situation across the country, the government said in a release.

"He briefed the states/UTs on steps taken by the Government to ease the supply of essential petroleum fuels and also appreciated respective states/UTs to work alongside the central Government to deal with the evolving situation".

Secretary (Petroleum) stressed that States/UTs must actively manage and prioritise LPG distribution to ensure uninterrupted supply for domestic consumers and essential sectors. "States were also advised to maintain strict vigilance against hoarding, diversion, and the spread of misinformation that could trigger unnecessary panic"

States such as Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh were commended for proactive enforcement actions, including raids to curb irregularities. Other States were urged to further "strengthen monitoring and enforcement and take exemplary action on offenders.

States were also requested to "actively thwart attempts to mislead and spread false rumours with regard to supplies"

On reports concerning FTL LPG supplies to migrant workers, States clarified that "there is no disruption in LPG supply affecting migrants and that supplies remain stable.

Secretary informed that states may consider managing targeted distribution of 5 kg FTL LPG cylinders, based on local requirements alongwith OMCs.

On LPG for autos, it was clarified that "efforts are ongoing to meet this demand, and autos that can run both on LPG and petrol should be encouraged to use the later".

Secretary (Petroleum) appreciated the cooperation of all States and UTs and called for continued close monitoring to ensure supply stability and maintain public confidence.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The focus on 5 kg cylinders for migrant workers and local needs is a sensible, targeted approach. It shows they're thinking about the most vulnerable. Hope the states implement this quickly and transparently.
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Priya S
Appreciate the clarification on migrant workers' supply. There were so many forwards on WhatsApp causing panic. People should verify news before sharing. The advice to use petrol for dual-fuel autos is practical to ease LPG pressure.
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Arun Y
Meetings and advisories are fine, but what matters is action on the ground. In my area, we still hear about black marketing of cylinders. Hope the "exemplary action" they talk about includes heavy fines and arrests, not just warnings.
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Kavya N
Coordination between centre and states is key. Glad some states are being recognised for good work. Others need to step up. My mother was worried about cooking gas, but this news is reassuring. 🙏
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Michael C
While the intent is good, I hope this doesn't lead to overzealous enforcement that harasses small vendors or households with an extra cylinder. The focus should be on large-scale hoarders and black marketers, not common people.

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