No LPG shortage in UP, file FIRs against hoarders, black marketeers: Yogi Adityanath

He stressed that no artificial shortage should be created at any level and that consumers who have booked LPG cylinders must receive refills on time in accordance with the rules. Officials were also asked to inform consumers about the expected date of their next refill.

Taking a stern stance against malpractice, Adityanath ordered immediate registration of FIRs against distributors or individuals found involved in black marketing or hoarding of LPG cylinders and added that police personnel could be deployed at LPG distributor centres if required to maintain order and ensure smooth distribution.

Officials informed that petrol and diesel supply in the state remains normal and there is no disruption in distribution.

To deal with any contingency, the state has been allocated 80 lakh litres of kerosene, which can be distributed as an alternative fuel if needed.

The Chief Minister also instructed officials to coordinate with hostels, hospitals, dharmshalas, hotels and business establishments, and encourage them to use alternative fuel wherever possible to ease pressure on domestic LPG supply.

Adityanath further directed the Food and Civil Supplies Department to set up control rooms in every district for 24×7 monitoring of the situation. District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, District Supply Officers and representatives of oil companies were asked to work in close coordination to ensure smooth supply and distribution across the state.

Govt advisory to districts:

• Inform public there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG
• Ensure domestic LPG consumers get priority in supply
• Monitor social media messages, videos that may trigger panic
• Maintain law and order during gas cylinder distribution
• Take action against black marketing or illegal sale of cylinders
• Ensure adequate security for distribution vehicles
• Set up help desks, call centres to address consumer complaints
• Coordinate with oil companies, police, supply department to maintain smooth distribution