No shortage of LPG, petrol in Nawanshahr, Kapurthala: Admn

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Nawanshahr, Balbir Raj Singh on Wednesday assured residents that there is no shortage of LPG cylinders, petrol or diesel in the district and urged people not to panic over the availability of these essential commodities.

Referring to concerns arising amid the prevailing situation, the ADC reiterated that the district administration is closely monitoring the supply and availability of fuel and LPG to ensure that residents do not face any inconvenience.

Chairing a review meeting with LPG and petroleum dealers, Balbir Raj Singh reviewed the stock position in the district. He said sufficient stocks of LPG and petroleum products are available and there is no reason for the public to feel anxious. He appealed to residents to refrain from panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinders, stating that such practices can lead to unnecessary disruption and mismanagement in the supply chain.

The ADC further said the government has already invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act to prevent the misuse of these essential commodities. He warned that hoarding, black marketing or stocking of LPG cylinders and petroleum products would invite strict action.

Balbir Raj Singh also directed representatives of oil companies and LPG agencies to keep a close watch on stock levels and distribution to ensure transparency and prevent any misuse.

He also called upon people to clear their pending e-KYC by visiting the agency for uninterrupted supply of LPG and share OTP with delivery person at the time of delivery. The ADC also advised consumers to avoid rushing gas agency counters for booking as they can easily book their cylinders with just a missed call.

The ADC also mentioned that customers can book their LPG cylinders by giving a missed call on their respective oil companies numbers i.e. IOC booking number 8454955555, HPCL booking number 9493602222, and BPCL booking number 7710955555.

Phagwara: Kapurthala DC Amit Kumar Panchal has clarified that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or domestic LPG gas anywhere in the district.

The DC issued these directions while chairing a special meeting at the District Administrative Complex to review the availability and supply of petroleum products and domestic LPG in the district. The meeting was attended by officials of oil companies, the District Food and Supplies Department and owners of petrol stations and gas agencies in Kapurthala district.

During the meeting, the DC emphasized that in view of the ongoing tensions in the Gulf region, it was important to ensure uninterrupted supply of petrol, diesel and LPG to consumers at the rates fixed by the government.

He directed all petrol pump operators and LPG agency owners to maintain adequate supply and ensure that consumers do not face any inconvenience.

He urged citizens not to worry about the supply and continue purchasing fuel and gas as per their usual needs.