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Telangana Reviews LPG Supply Amid Global Shortages, Urges Against Panic Booking

Telangana's Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy held a review meeting to assess LPG availability and ensure proper distribution amid reported shortages in the state. The shortages emerge against a backdrop of global energy supply disruptions linked to the conflict in West Asia. A Union Petroleum Ministry official stated India has sufficient crude oil supplies and refineries are operating at full capacity, with no fuel shortages reported at retail outlets. However, the official expressed concern over LPG supply due to the geopolitical situation and a sharp, panic-driven increase in cylinder bookings.

Key Points: Telangana LPG Supply Review Amid Global Shortages

  • Telangana reviews LPG supply
  • Global energy disruptions cause concern
  • Officials say sufficient crude, refineries at full capacity
  • Sharp rise in LPG bookings termed panic-driven
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"Whatever supplies are available will be distributed properly," Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy on LPG constraints

Telangana Minister reviews LPG supply, officials assure sufficient crude but note LPG concerns and panic bookings amid global disruptions.

"Panic booking is still happening on a very large scale. - Sujata Sharma"

Hyderabad, March 14

Telangana Minister, Uttam Kumar Reddy, on Saturday reviewed the state's LPG supply amid reported shortages, convening officials from the Civil Supplies department, oil companies, and district collectors to assess availability and ensure proper distribution across the state.

Speaking to ANI, Reddy said, "Regarding the prevailing oil and gas situation worldwide, there have been some incidents in Telangana relating to LPG shortages. Yesterday, I held a review meeting with the Chief Secretary, the Civil Supplies Commissioner, the oil companies, and all district collectors to assess the actual position and to ensure that whatever supplies are available are distributed properly."

The shortage of LPG has emerged amid global energy supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Amid concerns over fuel supply due to developments in West Asia, the Union Petroleum Ministry on Saturday said India has sufficient crude oil supplies and that refineries across the country are operating at full capacity, with no reports of fuel shortages at retail outlets.

Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on developments in West Asia, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) at the Ministry, Sujata Sharma, said adequate petrol and diesel are available in the country, and there is currently no need for imports.

"As far as crude oil and refineries are concerned, we have a sufficient supply of crude and our refineries are operating at full capacity. There have been no reports of any dry-out at retail outlets. Adequate petrol and diesel are available," she said.

Sharma noted that while there is no immediate shortage of LPG, the supply situation remains a matter of concern due to the prevailing geopolitical situation.

"Regarding LPG supply, I would like to say that it is still a matter of concern for us in view of the prevailing geopolitical situation. However, no dry-out has been reported," she said.

The official also raised concerns about a sharp rise in LPG bookings, which she described as panic-driven.

"Panic booking is still happening on a very large scale. Yesterday, we informed you that the number of bookings was around 7.5-7.6 million, and now that number has increased to almost 8.8 million. So this is nothing but panic booking," Sharma said.

Appealing to the public to avoid unnecessary bookings, she added, "I would like to appeal to the citizens of the country to avoid panic booking and to make bookings only when there is an actual need. This will be good for everyone."

- ANI

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Rohit P
The official is right about panic booking. My neighbor booked a cylinder even though his was half full! This hoarding mentality creates artificial shortages. We all need to be responsible and book only when necessary. Jai Hind.
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Suresh O
Global conflicts should not disrupt the kitchen of a common Indian family. The central and state governments must work together to secure supplies. We pay taxes on time, we deserve reliable LPG. Hope the review meeting leads to some concrete steps.
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Anjali F
This is worrying for households, especially with summer and festivals coming up. Cooking becomes a major challenge without gas. While I appreciate the transparency from the officials, I hope they are also exploring all possible supply routes. 🙏
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David E
Living in Hyderabad, I've seen the lines at gas agencies. The minister's assurance is a step, but the real test is delivery. The system needs to be robust enough to handle these spikes. Maybe digital tracking of cylinder movement from plant to home would help build trust.
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Karthik V
From 7.5 million to 8.8 million bookings in a day! That statistic says it all. We are our own biggest problem sometimes. Let's listen to the appeal and stay calm. The country has sufficient crude, they said. Let's trust that and not create a crisis where there isn't one.

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