•Punjab LPG distributors claim 'inadequate' supply despite official assurances of availability.
•Federation of LPG Distributors of Punjab president Gurpal Singh Mann highlighted a sudden price hike (₹60 domestic, ₹115 commercial) causing consumer panic.
•Discriminatory booking intervals (25 days for urban, 45 days for rural) and temporary suspension of booking channels have caused confusion and anxiety.
•Distributors face mounting backlogs and insufficient supply from bottling plants, leading to public pressure.
•Lack of clear, timely information on supply schedules and policy decisions is eroding public trust and creating a perception of scarcity.
