Jaipur, March 14 (NationPress) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has instructed officials to ensure stringent oversight of the LPG cylinder distribution network and take decisive action against hoarding and unethical practices. During a review meeting held at the Chief Minister’s Office, Sharma affirmed that there is no shortage of domestic LPG cylinders in the state, guaranteeing a continuous supply for everyday consumers.

The Chief Minister underscored the importance of maintaining public trust regarding LPG availability. He urged officials to act swiftly in cases of any detected irregularities or misuse.

Sharma also emphasized the need for immediate response to complaints filed through government helplines 181, 112, and 14435.

Moreover, he ordered rigorous monitoring of individuals disseminating false information regarding LPG shortages, warning that the most stringent measures would be taken against such actions.

At the meeting, Rajasthan Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Sumit Godara revealed that the state government is diligently observing the LPG supply chain to facilitate seamless distribution.

He stated that the entire operation—from stock availability to consumer delivery—is being closely tracked, with officials conducting inspections on-site and taking necessary actions.

A representative from the oil companies, serving as the state-level coordinator, provided an update on the current LPG stock status and distribution throughout the state.

Several senior officials were present during this review.

In a related development, the Central government announced that domestic LPG production has been increased by approximately 31 percent as a part of efforts to ensure a steady supply of cooking gas amid the changing geopolitical landscape in West Asia.

This information was shared during the fourth inter-ministerial media briefing, where officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, External Affairs, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and Information and Broadcasting provided updates on energy supplies, maritime activities, and the safety of Indian nationals in the region.

Officials from the Petroleum Ministry confirmed that all refineries across the nation are functioning at optimal levels and maintaining sufficient crude oil reserves.

They reiterated that India is self-sufficient in petrol and diesel production, negating the need for imports to satisfy domestic demand. Moreover, they assured that there have been no reports of fuel shortages at petrol stations nationwide, encouraging consumers to refrain from panic buying as there are ample supplies of petrol and diesel available.