LPG Gas Booking Halted: Centre Issues Crucial Directives to States on Cylinder Bookings
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Centre warns states on LPG panic booking amid Middle East tensions; no shortage, but black market thrives
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News18•16-03-2026, 13:52
Centre warns states on LPG panic booking amid Middle East tensions; no shortage, but black market thrives
•Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas warns states against unnecessary LPG cylinder bookings, urging prioritization for genuine needs.
•Despite Centre's assurance of no domestic LPG shortage, panic bookings surged, with 1.3 million extra cylinders booked on March 13 alone.
•States are tasked with managing commercial LPG supply for hotels/restaurants, as domestic cylinders are being diverted and sold at inflated prices (up to Rs 5,000).
•Centre conducted raids, uncovering black market sales in 1300 areas, and instructed states to stop bookings from piped gas users.
•Government is negotiating with Iran for increased supply and urges citizens not to panic book, assuring strict action against black marketing.
