Ghaziabad is witnessing widespread panic amid an ongoing LPG gas cylinder shortage, affecting households, hotels, and restaurants across the district. The supply disruption, primarily caused by conflicts in West Asia, has led to long queues at gas agencies and a surge in black marketing.
Residents have reported waiting for hours only to return home without LPG, creating widespread concern. Hotels and restaurants are struggling to maintain regular operations, with many trimming their menus or reverting to traditional fuels due to the sudden scarcity of commercial gas cylinders.
Despite the public panic, the district administration insists that the LPG gas cylinder shortage is not due to an actual scarcity but is a temporary logistical issue. Officials have highlighted that opportunistic black marketing has exacerbated the situation. Commercial LPG prices have reportedly jumped from Rs 1,600 to nearly Rs 4,000 in the black market, causing additional strain on businesses.
District Authorities Assure Sufficient LPG Stock and Transparent Distribution
District Supply Officer Amit Tiwari confirmed that there is sufficient stock of LPG and assured residents that supply will normalize within 24 to 48 hours. He urged people not to panic and to follow proper booking procedures, emphasizing transparent distribution at gas agencies. Residents can also contact the helpline at 0120-3761964 or reach supply officials in Modinagar, Loni, and Muradnagar for assistance.
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District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandad implemented measures to control the LPG gas cylinder shortage, including a mandatory 25-day gap between two cylinder bookings to prevent hoarding. Special teams led by Sub-Divisional Magistrates, along with police and the supply department, are monitoring the situation closely.
CM Yogi Adityanath Addresses LPG Gas Cylinder Shortage Rumours in Uttar Pradesh
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured the public that there is no shortage of LPG, petrol, or diesel in the state. On X (formerly Twitter), he urged citizens to avoid spreading rumours and warned that any involvement in black marketing or hoarding would result in FIR registration and strict action.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which affects fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, remains a concern for future LPG supply. However, the combined efforts of local authorities and the Yogi government aim to stabilize the situation and prevent further public panic during this LPG gas cylinder shortage.