Delhi Chief Secretary chaired a meeting with concerned officials to
review the availability of LPG and CNG/PNG in the city amidst
disruptions in the international supply chain, sources said.
Representatives from various departments and oil marketing companies
were present in the meeting. During the meeting, emphasis was laid on
the need for calm and reassurance to avoid panic and rumour-mongering.
Meanwhile, the Centre is making arrangements and reordering priorities
of supplies in the interest of the public.
The CS directed the Food Supplies Department to closely monitor the
situation and coordinate with concerned agencies and keep the public
informed about the situation on a daily basis to counter rumours.
The officials have decided to take stringent action against hoarding,
black marketing, and diversion of essential commodities while the
police and Revenue Department are asked to keep a close watch.
Intelligence inputs will be obtained, and authorities will be notified
for preventive detention if needed, sources said.
Oil and gas companies were directed to provide daily reports on
supplies, stock, and replenishment, and ensure uninterrupted
functioning of call centres, IVRS, and helplines.
The Police and Revenue Departments were asked to keep control rooms
operational round the clock with senior officers to maintain law and
order.
The top official has emphasized the security of gas companies.