NewKerala.com

Telangana Faces Auto LPG Crisis, Urges Centre for Urgent Fuel Supply

The Telangana government has urgently requested the Centre for additional auto LPG supplies to address a critical daily shortfall of 55 metric tonnes. State Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy highlighted that the shortage is severely impacting nearly one lakh autorickshaws, disrupting public transport and livelihoods. He pointed to a sharp price disparity, with fuel costing Rs 93 per litre at private pumps compared to Rs 75 at PSU stations, and called for regulatory measures to curb spikes. The crisis primarily affects the extensive private operator network, which holds 80% of the market share in the state's auto LPG distribution.

Key Points: Telangana Seeks Urgent Auto LPG Supply from Centre Amid Shortage

  • 55 MT daily auto LPG deficit
  • Nearly 1 lakh autos impacted
  • Price spike to ₹93/litre at private pumps
  • Supply crunch hits 80% private network
  • State seeks Centre's intervention
2 min read

Telangana seeks urgent additional auto LPG supplies from Centre

Telangana requests urgent LPG supply for autos, cites 55 MT daily deficit, price spikes, and transport disruption affecting lakhs.

"Due to prevailing supply constraints, there is a shortfall of around 55 MTs per day of Auto LPG - State Government Letter"

Hyderabad, March 31

The Telangana government on Tuesday requested the Centre for urgent additional supply of auto LPG to the state to overcome the daily deficit.

Minister for Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Tuesday sent a letter to Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri stating that the state is currently facing a daily shortage of 55 MTs.

The state government called for ramping up the auto LPG availability at public sector undertakings' (IOCL, BPCL & HPCL) outlets.

Stating that the auto LPG segment in the state has been significantly impacted, Reddy wrote that this has hit nearly one lakh autorickshaws plying on LPG in the state, disrupting the public transport services, and affecting the livelihoods of auto drivers and their families. He urged Puri to issue immediate instructions to PSUs to support the private marketing companies by supplying the deficit LPG to private entities engaged in auto LPG distribution.

He pointed out prices have surged to Rs 93 per litre at private pumps against Rs 75 at PSU stations and called for regulatory measures to prevent unwarranted price increases by private entities during the crisis.

Uttam Kumar Reddy urged the Central minister to boost supply, support private distributors and curb price spikes. He conveyed that the state is strictly adhering to the directives issued by the Centre to manage the current LPG supply situation arising from the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Domestic LPG supply is being maintained at 100 per cent to meet the essential household needs, and commercial LPG allocations are being regulated in accordance with the Centre's guidelines, he wrote.

The auto LPG distribution network in Telangana comprises both public sector undertakings and private operators. PSUs collectively account for a share of 20 per cent, operating 33 outlets. In contrast, private operators such as Super Gas, Go Gas, Total Energies, Prime Gas, Extra Gas, Aegis Gas and Uni Gas operate a significantly large network of 110 outlets across the state, accounting for 80 per cent of market share.

"Due to prevailing supply constraints, there is a shortfall of around 55 MTs per day of Auto LPG, a majority of private outlets are facing a dry-out, leading to disruption in public transport services and consequent public disorders," reads the letter.

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

S
Shreya B
Good that the state is taking action. But why is 80% of the network in private hands if they can't ensure supply stability? This over-reliance on private players is the root cause. We need stronger PSU networks to prevent such situations.
A
Aman W
My uncle is an auto driver in Secunderabad. He's been spending half his day in queues or searching for LPG. His earnings have halved. This isn't just about fuel, it's about survival for families. Hope the letter gets quick results.
P
Priyanka N
While the request is urgent, I appreciate that the state government has clarified domestic LPG supply is at 100%. At least our kitchens won't be affected. The focus should be on solving this without disrupting household needs.
D
David E
Interesting to see the market share breakdown. Private operators have 110 outlets vs PSUs' 33, yet they can't handle the supply. This shows the need for better crisis planning and strategic reserves at the state level, not just reliance on Delhi.
K
Karthik V
The letter mentions "public disorders" – that's worrying. Long queues and shortages can lead to arguments and chaos. Authorities need to manage the outlets properly to maintain law and order while the supply issue is fixed.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50