Hyderabad: Telangana LPG supply remained stable and domestic consumers faced no shortage, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said on Friday, as the state moved to calm public concern linked to tensions in the Middle East.
The Minister gave the assurance during a high-level video conference held from the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat on the state’s Liquefied Petroleum Gas situation. The meeting brought together the Chief Secretary, district Collectors, senior Civil Supplies officials, Superintendents of Police, Police Commissioners and representatives of oil marketing companies.
Uttam Kumar Reddy directed all departments to coordinate closely to maintain adequate stock, ensure timely deliveries and prevent hoarding. In addition, he called for a stronger response to misinformation that had raised anxiety among consumers.
According to the Minister, domestic LPG remained available across Telangana without any shortage. He also urged citizens to avoid panic bookings triggered by unverified social media rumours. Meanwhile, he stressed that the supply chain had remained stable and that fresh consignments had continued to arrive regularly.
Officials reported that Telangana currently held about 10,611 metric tonnes of LPG in stock. This quantity equals roughly 6.97 lakh cylinders. Therefore, the government used the figures to underline that Telangana LPG supply remained sufficient for household demand.
Across the state, around 12.9 million active domestic connections receive services through 810 distributors. The daily requirement stands at about 2.5 lakh cylinders. Of this demand, domestic users account for nearly 86%, while commercial users consume about 14%.
Officials further clarified that no bottling plant in the state had faced disruption. As a result, more than 90% of domestic demand had continued to be met consistently in recent periods.
Telangana LPG supply monitoring tightened
During the meeting, authorities decided to revise booking intervals in order to prevent diversion of subsidised domestic cylinders for commercial use or hoarding. Accordingly, the state aligned with national guidelines and fixed the minimum booking gap at 25 days for urban consumers and 45 days for rural consumers.
Earlier, consumers could book cylinders after shorter intervals. However, officials explained that the revised schedule reflected normal household consumption patterns. In most homes, a cylinder typically lasts between 25 and 45 days depending on family size and usage.
Therefore, the government believes the new interval will reduce the risk of surplus cylinders reaching hotels, restaurants or black markets. Consequently, Telangana LPG supply for genuine domestic users will remain protected.
Uttam Kumar Reddy also announced the creation of dedicated coordination committees at both state and district levels. At the state level, the Chief Secretary will head the LPG supply coordination committee to monitor stock, distribution and compliance in real time.
Similarly, district-level committees led by District Collectors will conduct daily reviews, enforce booking rules and address local grievances quickly. These panels include representatives from Civil Supplies, police and oil marketing companies. Hence, the government expects smoother coordination across departments.
The administration also directed officials to ensure zero shortage for essential institutions. Hospitals, schools, orphanages, old age homes and other critical facilities received priority protection. However, minor adjustments may apply to the commercial sector if required to safeguard domestic needs.
Telangana LPG supply enforcement stepped up
During the review, officials highlighted the OTP-based delivery verification system. Under this mechanism, suppliers generate a one-time password that reaches the registered mobile number of the booking customer. Delivery personnel then complete the handover only after the customer shares the OTP.
Because of this process, the risk of cylinders reaching unauthorised persons has reduced significantly. However, the Minister asked the Civil Supplies department to examine complaints about post-delivery transfers as well. He therefore called for stricter field monitoring and broader awareness among distributors.
Meanwhile, enforcement action against misuse has intensified across the state. Authorities registered several cases under the Essential Commodities Act for hoarding, diversion and black marketing. Uttam Kumar Reddy directed District Collectors and police officials to maintain vigilant patrolling and conduct surprise inspections at dealerships.
He also instructed officials to take swift legal action against violators, including cancellation of licences in serious cases. Through these steps, the government aims to keep Telangana LPG supply orderly and prevent artificial scarcity.
Finally, the Minister appealed to citizens to rely only on official channels for updates. He reiterated that the government remained committed to meeting genuine household requirements and ensuring equitable access during the current period of global uncertainty. According to him, Telangana LPG supply continued without interruption across the state.