Strict action against black marketing of LPG cylinders, inspections and raids conducted at 1,483 locations

24 FIRs registered in black marketing cases, 6 arrested, prosecution initiated against 19 persons

24-hour active control rooms across the state, strict monitoring of the supply system

Refill delivery ensured to consumers through 4,108 LPG distributors

Adequate stock of LPG cylinders available with distributors

Lucknow, March 2026 : The Uttar Pradesh Government is fully active in ensuring uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel and LPG to the general public across the state. On the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Food and Civil Supplies Department along with the district administration is continuously monitoring the supply system and conducting inspections and raids across the state so that no shortage or irregularity occur anywhere.

In this regard, the Chief Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Government has issued instructions to all District Magistrates to ensure all necessary steps to maintain the availability of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinders.

Uttar Pradesh is the first state to initiate swift and strict action against black marketing. Under this drive, enforcement teams at the district level conducted inspections and raids at a total of 1,483 locations on Friday.

During this operation, 4 FIRs were registered against LPG distributors, while 20 FIRs were registered against other individuals involved in the black marketing of LPG gas. 6 persons were arrested from the spot, while prosecution has been initiated against 19 individuals.

Through the 4,108 LPG gas distributors operating in the state, delivery of LPG refills has been ensured to consumers according to their bookings. Adequate stock of LPG cylinders is available with the distributors, and domestic LPG refills are being supplied as required.

The Government of India has permitted allocation of up to 20% of the total consumption for commercial cylinders so that gas supply to hotels, restaurants and other commercial establishments remains unaffected. To monitor the supply system and ensure quick resolution of any issue, a 24-hour active control room has been established at the office of the Food Commissioner for the exchange of information related to the distribution of petroleum products. Officers of the Food and Civil Supplies Department have been deployed there. In addition, departmental officers and staff have also been posted at the Home Control Room. Control rooms have also been established in all districts across the state and are functioning continuously.

To ensure the availability of LPG for consumers, officials of the District Supply Office and the local administration are continuously conducting field visits. The government’s effort is to ensure that the supply of petrol, diesel and LPG remains uninterrupted in every part of the state and that the general public does not face any inconvenience.