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Andhra Minister Assures No LPG Shortage, Warns Against Black Marketing

Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar has clarified that there is no shortage of LPG in the state and urged people not to panic. He held a teleconference with senior officials to review supply, which is being monitored from refineries and pipelines in Visakhapatnam and Mangaluru. The minister directed officials to form special teams to prevent cylinders from being diverted to the black market and warned of strict action against rumor-mongers. He stated that the government is prepared to make alternative arrangements immediately if any supply issues arise.

Key Points: No LPG Shortage in Andhra, Says Minister Nadendla Manohar

  • Minister assures sufficient LPG stock
  • Strict action against black marketing
  • Supply monitored from multiple sources
  • Special surveillance teams to be formed
  • Public urged not to believe social media rumors
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Nadendla Manohar holds teleconference with senior officials on gas supply

Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar assures sufficient LPG stock, directs officials to prevent black marketing and panic.

"There is no shortage of LPG gas in the state and people need not panic unnecessarily. - Nadendla Manohar"

Amaravathi, March 10

Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar clarified that there is no shortage of LPG gas in the state and people need not panic unnecessarily. He stated that sufficient gas stocks are available for both domestic and commercial needs, and there is no problem at present.

The minister instructed officials to take strict measures district-wise to prevent LPG cylinders from being diverted to the black market. He directed the Joint Collectors of all districts to closely monitor the situation.

Considering the international war-like situation, the minister held a review meeting through teleconference with senior officials on Tuesday regarding LPG supply in the state. During the meeting, he reviewed the current gas stock availability in the state.

Speaking on the occasion, Nadendla Manohar said that steps are being taken to ensure an uninterrupted supply of LPG for domestic use. If required, arrangements will be made to prioritise supply between domestic and commercial sectors.

At present, LPG supply to the state is being monitored from HPCL Visakhapatnam Refinery, the Hassan-Cherlapalli pipeline from Mangaluru, and distribution through HPCL, BPCL, and IOCL facilities in Visakhapatnam. Officials are closely tracking supply to ensure daily requirements are met. If any shortage arises, alternative arrangements will be made immediately, he said.

The minister directed officials to form special surveillance teams to ensure LPG is not diverted illegally. Joint Collectors were asked to strictly control the supply chain and prevent black marketing.

He warned that strict action would be taken against those spreading rumours or increasing prices arbitrarily. Officials must continuously monitor the district-wise supply chain and rectify any disruptions immediately.

Senior officials at the state headquarters are also monitoring the LPG supply situation. The minister urged people not to panic over information circulating on social media, stating that the current international situation has not affected gas supply in the state. He added that the Central Government is also closely monitoring the situation.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Actions speak louder than words. We hear these assurances often, but on the ground, the common man still faces delays and hassle. Forming teams is good, but please make their contact numbers public so we can report malpractices directly.
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Sarah B
Living in Vizag, it's good to know the supply is being monitored from the refinery here. The mention of prioritising domestic supply if needed is crucial. With summer and wedding season, household consumption is high. Hope the monitoring is real-time.
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Aman W
The real issue is the diversion to commercial units like hotels. They often hoard cylinders, creating an artificial shortage for homes. Strict district-wise vigilance is the only solution. Kudos for focusing on that.
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Karthik V
Please also look at the pricing. Even if there's no official shortage, some agents charge ₹50-100 extra per cylinder citing 'transport' or 'service'. The warning against arbitrary price hikes must be enforced strictly.
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Michael C
Proactive communication like this helps curb panic. The international situation does make people anxious about essentials. Clear, factual updates from the government are much better than sensational social media forwards.

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