Adequate stock of LPG and PNG available: Delhi Govt

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Denying shortage of fuel in the national capital, The Delhi government has confirmed that supply of LPG, petrol, diesel, and PNG is completely normal.

The government has appealed to residents not to pay attention to rumours being circulated about gas supply and avoid unnecessary panic buying or hoarding.

On Wednesday, a key review meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary of Delhi in the presence of senior officials from the Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Delhi Police, the Revenue Department, Indraprastha Gas Limited and various oil marketing companies.

After reviewing the situation in detail, the meeting focused on rumours suggesting that the LPG supplies could be disrupted due to war-like developments in the Middle East. Officials from Indraprastha Gas Limited informed that the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, issued an order on March 9, 2026 that provides guidelines to ensure the proper and equitable distribution and availability of domestic PNG and CNG in priority sectors.

The officials concerned have clarified that there was no shortage of domestic PNG in Delhi.

At the same time, after revising supply priorities, nearly 80 per cent uninterrupted gas supply has also been restored for industrial sectors.

Representatives of oil marketing companies stated that the supply of petrol, diesel, and domestic LPG in Delhi remains completely normal and that companies have sufficient stock available.

The supply chain for oil and gas is continuing smoothly as before.

Although the LPG cylinder booking interval has been increased from 21 days to 25 days, consumers are still receiving cylinders at their homes within an average of two to three days after booking.

The meeting also noted that oil marketing companies have issued certain guidelines for the supply of commercial gas cylinders, under which educational institutions and hospitals are being given priority.

The government also directed officials to take strict action against any instances of gas theft or black marketing. Delhi Police and Revenue Department officials have been specifically instructed to remain vigilant in this regard.