LPG Black Marketing Crackdown: 12,000 Raids, 15,000 Cylinders Seized
LPG Black Marketing Crackdown: 12,000 Raids, 15,000 Cylinders Seized
- •Indian government launches major campaign against LPG hoarding and black marketing amidst West Asia tensions.
- •Over 12,000 raids conducted, resulting in the seizure of approximately 15,000 cylinders.
- •States and Union Territories instructed to take strict action under the Essential Commodities Act; control rooms and monitoring committees established.
- •Government assures no shortage of petrol and diesel, refineries operating at full capacity, and increased LPG production by 38%.
- •New rules for cylinder booking (25 days urban, 45 days rural), increased online booking, and enhanced maritime supply routes to ensure availability.
