No shortage of diesel and petrol in the state, avoid rumours about cooking gas shortage: CM

CM strict on LPG supply, orders immediate FIR against black marketing and hoarding

CM holds high-level meeting with oil company officials, reviews cooking gas supply and distribution

Do not allow panic to spread and ensure timely distribution: CM

Direct dialogue with hostels, hospitals, dharmshalas, hotels and business establishments, encourage use of alternative fuel: CM

State allocated 80 lakh liters of kerosene, to be distributed as an alternative if required

CM directs Food and Civil Supplies Department to set up control rooms with 24×7 monitoring in every district

Police personnel to be deployed at LPG distributor centers to help maintain order

Lucknow, March 2026 : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure smooth and uninterrupted supply of cooking gas (LPG) across the state. He said that no situation of panic should be allowed to develop regarding LPG availability and people should be regularly provided with correct and factual information.

On Thursday, CM held a meeting with senior government officials and top officers of oil companies to review the current demand and supply situation of LPG in the state. He directed that no artificial shortage should be created at any level and that consumers who have booked LPG cylinders should receive their refills on time as per the rules. He also instructed that consumers should be informed about the expected date of their next refill.

CM said, “The situation is not as serious as it is being portrayed through rumours. Oil companies should coordinate with the administration and regularly inform the public about the actual status of LPG supply and distribution.” He added that Central Government is also making efforts to maintain normal supply and distribution.

Issuing strict directions, CM said that if any distributor agency or individual is found involved in black marketing or hoarding, an immediate FIR should be filed and strict action should be taken. He also directed that police personnel may be deployed at LPG distribution centers if necessary so that no disorder occurs and the distribution process runs smoothly.

Officials informed in the meeting that supply of petrol and diesel in the state is completely normal and there is no shortage in their distribution. Considering the current situation, state has been allocated 80 lakh liters of kerosene as an alternative. CM directed that it should be kept as an option and distributed whenever required.

Chief Minister also directed officials to establish communication with hostels, dharmshalas, hospitals, hotels and various business establishments and encourage them to use alternative fuels. He also instructed Food and Civil Supplies Department to set up control rooms and ensure continuous monitoring of the situation in every district. District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, District Supply Officers and local representatives of oil companies should work in coordination to ensure proper supply and distribution of LPG.