Bhopal faces massive surge in LPG cylinder bookings:Petrol diesel sales spike; Minister Rajput says supply system operating at full capacity

Panic is spreading among people in Madhya Pradesh due to rumors about LPG and petrol-diesel supplies. In Bhopal, cylinder bookings have surged to nearly five times the normal level. On Friday, one agency recorded 1,600 bookings, while the stock available was only 350 cylinders. Similar situations have been reported in other districts. According to Food Controller Chandrabhan Singh Jadoun, people are rushing to agencies or warehouses immediately after booking. Authorities are assuring them that cylinders will be delivered within 2 to 4 days. Currently, around 32,000 to 35,000 bookings are pending. Government clarifies that no shortage of gas or fuel