Hyderabad: Telangana LPG supply remained stable with no shortage of domestic cylinders, the state government said on Friday while warning citizens against panic booking, hoarding, and black marketing.
Officials said the LPG distribution network across the state continued to function normally despite recent global supply chain disruptions. Therefore, the government urged consumers not to make unnecessary refill bookings or create artificial demand.
A high-level review meeting assessed the Telangana LPG supply situation at the State Secretariat. Irrigation, Food and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy chaired the meeting.
Chief Secretary K. Rama Krishna Rao, Civil Supplies Commissioner M. Stephen Raveendra, and representatives of Oil Marketing Companies attended the review. Officials examined supply status, distribution logistics, and demand trends across districts.
Authorities also conducted a statewide video conference with district administrations. District Collectors, Police Commissioners, and Superintendents of Police participated. The exercise aimed to ensure smooth distribution and prevent diversion of domestic LPG cylinders.
Telangana LPG supply prioritised for domestic use
During the review, officials reiterated that Telangana LPG supply for domestic consumers remained the government’s top priority. Bottling operations at LPG plants across the state continued without disruption.
Authorities confirmed that no dry-outs had been reported at LPG bottling plants in Telangana. As a result, supply chains remained operational and stocks continued to move normally.
However, the government temporarily restricted commercial LPG supply to prioritise essential sectors. Hospitals, educational institutions, old-age homes, orphanages, and government institutions will receive priority allocations.
Officials also warned of strict legal action against those involved in black marketing or diversion of domestic cylinders for commercial use. So far, authorities have registered 288 cases across the state under the Essential Commodities Act and other applicable laws.
Enforcement teams also seized around 600 LPG cylinders during inspections aimed at curbing illegal diversion.
Meanwhile, the government constituted state-level and district-level energy monitoring committees to track Telangana LPG supply and demand. Officials said these committees would review distribution patterns and identify irregularities.
Authorities also remained in constant contact with the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Oil Marketing Companies. The coordination aimed to streamline the supply chain and ensure uninterrupted availability.
To prevent artificial shortages caused by panic booking, the government revised the minimum interval between refill bookings. Urban consumers must now wait 25 days between bookings, while rural consumers must wait 45 days.
Officials advised citizens to rely only on official announcements regarding Telangana LPG supply. They also urged consumers to avoid unnecessary bookings.
Complaints regarding hoarding, diversion, or supply issues can be reported through the toll-free helpline number 1967.