New Delhi, March 13 The Delhi government is closely monitoring the stock and distribution of LPG and other petroleum products, and is conducting enforcement drives to prevent malpractice, according to a statement issued on Friday.
The supply of LPG, petrol, diesel, and piped natural gas (PNG) remains normal in the national capital, it said, urging residents not to resort to panic buying or hoarding based on rumors circulating on social media.
The statement from the Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department said that there is no disruption in fuel availability in the city and warned that hoarding or black marketing of fuel is illegal and will invite strict action.
Indraprastha Gas Limited confirmed that the supply of domestic PNG is stable, and that natural gas allocation continues to prioritize households and the CNG transport sector, the statement read.
Oil marketing companies have also assured the Delhi government that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG cylinders are available in the city and nearby supply depots, with the fuel distribution supply chain functioning normally, it said.
"To ensure smooth supply management, the minimum gap between two LPG refill bookings has been revised to 25 days. However, LPG consumers are continuing to receive cylinder deliveries within an average of three days from the date of booking," the statement read.
It urged residents to use the digital booking options offered by oil marketing companies, including official portals, SMS, IVRS, missed-call services, and WhatsApp platforms, and to avoid unnecessary visits to gas agency offices.