Bhubaneswar: Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Tuesday reviewed the availability of cooking gas and petroleum products across the state, asserting that supplies remain stable and adequate.
The review meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhavan, where the minister interacted with representatives of major fuel distribution companies, including HPCL, IOCL, BPCL, and the Adani Group. Officials provided a detailed assessment of the current supply position of LPG, petrol, and diesel.
According to the review, domestic LPG supply is functioning normally, with consumers receiving cylinders within the prescribed delivery timelines after booking. The government noted that concerns over a possible shortage have eased. In the commercial segment, nearly 80% of the demand is being met, ensuring that hotels and restaurants continue operations without major disruption.
The state also has sufficient stock of petrol and diesel, and no immediate price rise is anticipated, the minister said. He urged citizens to disregard unverified claims circulating on social media regarding shortages or price hikes.
Highlighting enforcement measures, Patra said the seizure of over 7,000 illegal LPG cylinders in recent drives marks a significant step in curbing irregularities. He reiterated that black marketing of fuel will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The minister directed oil and gas companies to scale up the supply of 5-kg LPG cylinders, expand piped natural gas (PNG) networks across urban areas, and strengthen corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Senior officials of the department and representatives of oil and gas firms were present at the meeting.
