Fuel, LPG supply stable in Delhi, says CM, urges residents to avoid panic buying

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday assured residents of the national capital that supplies of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), petrol and diesel in the city remain normal, stable and sufficient despite the prevailing global geopolitical situation.

She said all gas agencies and bottling plants in Delhi have adequate LPG stocks, and uninterrupted distribution is being ensured through multiple supply channels.

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Currently, around 1.25 lakh LPG cylinders are being delivered daily, in line with regular demand, while the average delivery time remains 4-5 days.

According to the CM, the government is closely monitoring the supply system to ensure that consumers do not face any inconvenience or shortage, as meeting the needs of domestic LPG users remains a top priority.

She said that consumers are being encouraged to book refills through digital platforms such as SMS, IVRS, WhatsApp and online portals, and to enhance transparency and safety, an OTP-based delivery authentication system has been implemented, with over 90 per cent of daily deliveries now being verified.

Under the Free Trade LPG (FTL) scheme, 5-kg LPG cylinders are being made available to migrant workers at gas agencies against valid identity proof.

Special camps and outreach drives are being conducted across all districts in coordination with District Magistrates (DMs), Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) and Food Supply Officers (FSOs).

Quoting the State Coordinator (Delhi) and DGM (Retail), HPCL, the CM said that oil marketing companies are actively addressing consumer feedback and complaints, and, accordingly, strict action is being taken through joint teams of Civil Supplies Department and police, wherever instances of black marketing, hoarding, diversion or other irregularities are reported.

So far, over 540 raids have been carried out, leading to the seizure of more than 2,027 cylinders and the registration of 44 FIRs.

The CM has appealed to residents to stay away from rumours, avoid panic booking or unnecessary stockpiling, and rely only on official sources for information.