Fuel, LPG supplies normal in Delhi: CM
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday reiterated that there is no need for residents to panic as fuel and LPG supplies remain normal and adequate in the national Capital, with around 1.25 lakh LPG cylinders delivered daily in line with regular demand.
According to an official statement, Gupta said the average delivery time for LPG cylinders continues to be maintained at four to five days. Claiming that there is no shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel in Delhi or across the country amid the conflict in West Asia, the chief minister appealed to people to ignore rumours and avoid panic buying.
“All gas agencies and bottling plants have sufficient stocks, and uninterrupted distribution is being ensured through multiple supply channels. The government is closely monitoring the system to prevent any inconvenience to consumers,” the statement quoted Gupta as saying.
To streamline services, consumers are being encouraged to book LPG refills through SMS, interactive voice response systems (IVRS), social media and online portals, she said.
An OTP-based delivery authentication system has also been implemented, with over 90 per cent of daily deliveries now being verified, the chief minister said. Under the Free Trade LPG (FTL) scheme, 5-kg cylinders are being provided to migrant workers at gas agencies against a valid identity proof.
Special camps and outreach drives are also being organised across districts in coordination with local authorities to improve access to these services, Gupta said.
