The Petroleum Secretary reviewed the national fuel supply with states/UTs, briefing them on measures to ease supply. The Centre stressed prioritising LPG for domestic users and warned against hoarding, diversion, and spreading misinformation.
Secretary (Petroleum) chaired a meeting with Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries (Food & Civil Supplies) of all States and Union Territories to review the fuel supply situation across the country, the government said in a release.
"He briefed the states/UTs on steps taken by the Government to ease the supply of essential petroleum fuels and also appreciated respective states/UTs to work alongside the central Government to deal with the evolving situation".
Prioritising LPG Supply and Preventing Irregularities
Secretary (Petroleum) stressed that States/UTs must actively manage and prioritise LPG distribution to ensure uninterrupted supply for domestic consumers and essential sectors.
"States were also advised to maintain strict vigilance against hoarding, diversion, and the spread of misinformation that could trigger unnecessary panic"
States such as Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh were commended for proactive enforcement actions, including raids to curb irregularities.
Other States were urged to further "strengthen monitoring and enforcement and take exemplary action on offenders.
States were also requested to "actively thwart attempts to mislead and spread false rumours with regard to supplies"
Clarifications on Specific Supply Concerns
On reports concerning FTL LPG supplies to migrant workers, States clarified that "there is no disruption in LPG supply affecting migrants and that supplies remain stable.
Targeted Distribution of 5 kg Cylinders
Secretary informed that states may consider managing targeted distribution of 5 kg FTL LPG cylinders, based on local requirements alongwith OMCs.
LPG for Autos
On LPG for autos, it was clarified that "efforts are ongoing to meet this demand, and autos that can run both on LPG and petrol should be encouraged to use the later".
Secretary (Petroleum) appreciated the cooperation of all States and UTs and called for continued close monitoring to ensure supply stability and maintain public confidence. (ANI)
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