563/2025-2026

29th March, 2026: The Government of India, through the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) is actively monitoring supply of LPG and Petroleum Oil across the country. The MoPNG has issued directives to all State Governments to ensure strict supervision and continuous monitoring of these essential commodities to prevent any shortages in any region.

In a meeting held on 27th March, 2026, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister with the Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of all States, the importance of vigilant monitoring of supply and distribution systems was strongly emphasized. The public is hereby informed that there is adequate stock of LPG and POL, and there is no cause for concern or panic. 

Subsequently, a meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, Mizoram with officials of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department (FCS&CA), all Deputy Commissioners, and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) was held on 28th March, 2026. All Deputy Commissioners informed that there is sufficient stock of LPG and petrol/diesel in their respective districts. 

Chief Secretary instructed all Deputy Commissioners to maintain strict vigilance over stock positions and ground level activities, and to take necessary measures to prevent black marketing, hoarding, and any diversion of these commodities. The District authorities should take strict action against the violators under the provisions of Essential Commodities Act, 1955. 

The general public shall use helpline numbers provided by the State and District authorities to redress their grievance pertaining to the supply of LPG and Diesel/Petrol. Hoardings and black marketing activities shall also be brought to the notice of authorities through the helpline. 

The public is further advised to use available LPG stocks judiciously.