Hyderabad: The Auto LPG shortage in Hyderabad triggered a government crackdown, as Civil Supplies Commissioner M. Stephen Raveendra directed private firms to immediately increase fuel supply on Wednesday.
At a high-level review at Civil Supplies Bhavan, the commissioner met major private LPG companies. These included Aegis Gas, Super Gas, Go Gas, Total Energies, Prime Gas, Extra Gas, and Uni Gas.
During the meeting, he reviewed supply conditions before and after the crisis. He said urgent corrective steps were needed to stabilise availability across the city.
Auto LPG shortage review flags supply gap
Officials said private companies control nearly 80% of the Auto LPG market through 110 outlets. Therefore, the commissioner directed them to ramp up supply without delay.
He asked firms to source LPG from all possible channels. In addition, he told them to increase imports to bridge the shortfall caused by external disruptions.
At the same time, he warned that strict action would follow if companies failed to ensure adequate supply. Consequently, officials said authorities would take enforcement steps against non-compliance.
Auto LPG shortage linked to global crisis
Officials linked the Auto LPG shortage to the ongoing Middle East crisis. They said the disruption caused a 35% drop in Auto LPG availability in Hyderabad.
However, they clarified that domestic LPG supply remains unaffected. As a result, the impact stays limited to the auto fuel segment.
Meanwhile, the government continues to monitor the situation closely. It is also taking steps to prevent disruption to public transport.
Officials said protecting the livelihoods of auto drivers remains a priority. Furthermore, the government is coordinating with the Central government and oil marketing companies to stabilise supply.