Assam's LPG and Fuel Supply Remains Stable Amid Increased Monitoring
Assam LPG, fuel supply fully stable, adequate stocks available: IndianOil AOD
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Nitin Bhatnagar, Executive Director of IndianOil AOD, confirmed that Assam's supply of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum products is stable, with adequate stocks available. Daily monitoring and effective coordination with state officials ensure uninterrupted availability, alleviating concerns of panic buying among citizens.
- 01Assam has sufficient stocks to meet 21 days of petrol and 46 days of diesel demand.
- 02Daily LPG refills average 139,000, with no reports of shortages.
- 03Digitization of LPG services has significantly increased, with 84% of bookings now online.
- 04Inspections have led to the seizure of 274 cylinders to prevent hoarding.
- 05Plans for 12,500 new domestic PNG connections are underway to reduce LPG reliance.
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In Assam, the supply of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum products is fully stable, according to Nitin Bhatnagar, Executive Director and State Head of IndianOil AOD. The state has adequate stocks, ensuring that approximately 2,935 kiloliters (KL) of petrol and 3,670 KL of diesel are supplied daily through 1,737 retail outlets. Current stock levels can meet petrol demand for 21 days and diesel for 46 days. Citizens are encouraged to avoid panic buying as all retail outlets operate normally.
The LPG sector serves around 9.3 million consumers through 604 distributors, with daily deliveries averaging 139,000 refills. Digital bookings have surged to 84%, up from 49% two months ago, enhancing service efficiency.
To curb hoarding, 319 inspections were conducted, resulting in the seizure of 274 cylinders and actions against non-compliant distributors. Additionally, the Government of Assam is expanding domestic PNG connections to reduce reliance on LPG cylinders, with plans for 12,500 new connections in areas with existing pipeline infrastructure.
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The stable supply of LPG and fuel ensures that consumers in Assam can access essential products without disruption, reducing the risk of price spikes and shortages.
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