No.288/2026-PUB 13th March 2026
Special teams formed to curb black marketing and hoarding
A review meeting on the availability of petroleum products was held under the chairmanship of the Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. During the meeting, it was informed that the Government of India will soon release 20 percent additional commercial gas cylinders in line with previous cost structures. Adequate stocks of kerosene are also available to ensure that commercial consumers do not face any shortage of fuel.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta said here today that the booking system on the servers of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will start operating from tonight. He appealed to the public to place their gas booking only once so that unnecessary load on the server can be avoided. He further stated that arrangements are being made to provide kerosene to all families in the state. Under this system, two or three dealers will be appointed in each district.
The Chief Secretary also informed that special teams have been constituted in every district to prevent black marketing and hoarding. These teams will take necessary action either on their own or upon receiving complaints. He urged citizens to report any instances of black marketing or hoarding by contacting the department’s toll-free numbers 1967 and 1100.
He reiterated that there is no disruption in the supply of domestic LPG and that its distribution is being carried out smoothly across the state.
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