Stephen Raveendra reviews Auto LPG supply, directs PMCs to prevent disruption

Hyderabad: Civil Supplies Commissioner M. Stephen Raveendra on Tuesday directed Private Marketing Companies (PMCs) dealing with auto LPG to ensure uninterrupted Auto LPG supply across all outlets in Hyderabad.

He chaired a review meeting here with PMCs and assessed the status of sourcing, outlet operations and product availability. During the meeting, officials noted that the companies had made considerable progress over the past week. A total of 363 metric tonnes of auto LPG was sourced and supplied during the week. In addition, 17 outlets that were earlier non-operational, or dry, were restored to functioning status.

The Commissioner appreciated the efforts of Super Gas, Go Gas, Total Energies and Prime Fuel. He said these companies had played a proactive role in augmenting supplies and reviving operations at multiple outlets. Their performance was reviewed positively during the meeting.

Auto LPG supply review in Hyderabad

However, the meeting also recorded concern over the limited or negligible progress made by certain other PMCs. They were issued stern instructions to intensify sourcing efforts and ensure consistent supply at all their outlets without fail. The Commissioner told them to improve their performance immediately and maintain regular fuel availability.

Stephen Raveendra reiterated that uninterrupted Auto LPG supply was critical to safeguarding the livelihoods of auto drivers. He directed all PMCs to remain fully committed to that objective. He said any disruption in supply could affect public transport and create hardship for drivers dependent on auto LPG for daily operations.

The Civil Supplies department said it would maintain strict vigilance over the situation. It expected PMCs to sustain and further build on the supply levels achieved during the past week. The aim, officials said, was to ensure continuous fuel availability and prevent any disruption to public transport services in the city.

The department also said it would continue daily monitoring of running outlets and product receipts. It would work in close coordination with Oil Marketing Companies so that the impact of international supply constraints remained fully mitigated in Hyderabad. Citizens facing any issue related to availability were asked to contact the toll-free helpline number 1967.