Amaravati, March 17 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that the state currently has a 14,000-ton LPG reserve, enough to meet demand for the next 15 days.
During a review of the LPG supply chain at the Real Time Governance System (RTGS) with officials, the CM assured that additional stocks would arrive soon to bolster the state's energy security.
"Sufficient gas stocks for another 15 days are available," Naidu said in an official press release.
To prevent the illegal diversion of domestic cylinders, the CM mandated the use of e-KYC and OTP for all deliveries.
He directed officials to ensure uninterrupted supply to hospitals, hostels, and temples.
To reduce immediate pressure on LPG, Naidu called for increasing the availability of induction stove stocks in the state.
Urging gas companies to ramp up production and improve supply, he underscored the importance of strengthening the city gas distribution network.
Furthermore, the CM also advocated for the supply of natural gas produced in the Krishna-Godavari Basin through piped gas infrastructure.
Officials were directed to explore the possibilities of scaling Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) usage.