Delhi govt clams ban on sale of LPG cylinders at godowns; violations to attract strict action

In an effort to make the LPG distribution system more transparent and efficient, the Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the sale of cylinders directly from godowns.
In line with this move, the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have issued clear instructions to all its distributors, warning that any such sale is illegal and will attract strict action.

At the same time, the government has expanded availability of 5-kg LPG cylinders across the national capital to improve consumer access. The cylinders can be purchased from agencies by showing a valid ID with no address verification required.

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To further assist migrant workers, 11 dedicated help desks have been set up at select HPCL outlets, where people can get information about nearby LPG distributors.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the supply is being closely monitored to ensure there are no disruptions and that all regulations are strictly followed.
Residents have been advised to avoid visiting gas agencies or storage points or gathering in crowds as all booked cylinders are being delivered directly to homes within the stipulated time.

According to data from April 4, a total of 114,679 LPG bookings were recorded in Delhi, while 131,335 cylinders were delivered by the OMCs.
The fact that deliveries have exceeded bookings indicates that pending demand is being cleared at a steady pace.

Presently, the average delivery time for domestic LPG cylinders stands at 4.24 days, ensuring timely and reliable service for consumers.
CM has said that the government has operationalised a dedicated control room to curb illegal activities such as hoarding and black marketing.

Delhi Police recently conducted raids at 17 locations, while officials from the Food and Supplies Department inspected 76 gas agencies and storage sites.
According to the CM, the LPG supply in Delhi remains stable, and under control, while citizens have been urged to stay calm, avoid rumors.