Strict action will be taken against all those spreading rumors about shortage of LPG and other fuels, Assam’s Guwahati police said on Thursday, a day after the chief secretary said local refineries could meet only about 30 per cent of the state’s demand for cooking fuel.
“Strict legal action will be taken against anyone who tries to spread rumors about shortage of LPG, POL and other petroleum products,” Assam Police said in a post on X.
He added that citizens are advised not to believe or send any such misleading claims that may be spread by “hostile elements” in an attempt to create confusion.
The government has already set up an ad hoc media monitoring committee to track rumours, misinformation and misleading reports that may cause panic among consumers.
On Wednesday night, Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota said local refineries have the capacity to meet only about 30 per cent of the state’s LPG demand, indicating a possible shortage of cooking fuel in the coming days.
He said that all four refineries in the state have been asked to increase production to ensure uninterrupted supply of LPG to consumers.
Kota, along with Assam DGP Harmeet Singh, Food and Civil Supplies Department officials and representatives of oil marketing companies, joined a video conference with the Union Home Minister, along with chief secretaries and DGPs of all states and union territories, to review the availability and supply of LPG and diesel across the country.
The State Level Coordinator of Indian Oil Corp reviewed the LPG supply situation in Assam and informed that the overall situation in the state remains comfortable and adequate stock is currently available.
Assam has four refineries, three of which are owned by the Indian Oil Corporation in Digboi, Guwahati and Bongagaon, and another in Numaligarh operated by BSU Numaligarh Limited.
Daily 1.91 lakh domestic cylinders weighing 14.2 kg are needed for the entire North East market. Of this, Assam alone consumes 1.34 lakh.
In the commercial segment of 19 kg cylinders, the Northeast market volume is 5,777 units per day, including 4,112 units in Assam.
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