The supply of LPG cylinders in the country is completely stable and adequate. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has assured citizens that they do not need to panic or engage in panic buying. The ministry has clarified that the existing distribution network is quite robust and gas is being delivered to homes across the country without any interruption. The government is also continuously monitoring this. Big surge in digital booking: 95% customers go online The ministry stated that approximately 95% of consumers in the country are now using digital platforms to book LPG cylinders. This includes easy methods like IVRS, SMS, WhatsApp, and mobile apps. This has reduced crowding at gas agencies and also improved service speed. Appeal to Avoid Panic Buying The government has appealed to consumers to use gas responsibly and not stock more than necessary. According to the ministry, people should not engage in panic buying (buying more than needed), as the country has adequate gas reserves. Continuing to use digital channels will further improve the delivery system. 5KG Cylinder Available Without Address Proof Earlier, the central government had simplified the rules for selling 5Kg LPG cylinders. Now anyone can purchase a small gas cylinder without any address proof. There will also be no need to deposit any security amount to purchase it. According to the Ministry of Petroleum, this step has been taken for migrant workers and those who do not have a permanent address in the city. Now customers only need to visit an authorized distributor and show any one photo-ID, and they can immediately get the cylinder. Post navigation Hormuz ‘horror’ on Dalal Street; Sensex crashes 1,600 pts:Nifty tanks nearly 500 pts; oil prices again cross $100 mark ‘Iran war can hit India’s farmers’ income’:Rice, cotton, soybean, bajra jowar prices may increase, indicates report
