IndianOil assures adequate LPG supply

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Apr 3 : Even as the crisis in the Middle East has disrupted the global oil and energy market, IndianOil has reassured that the LPG supply in the country remains stable, adequate and under close monitoring.
The Corporation, in a press note, also said that the domestic LPG continues to be accorded the highest priority.
It also said that IndianOil has maintained uninterrupted LPG supply to households and is currently delivering around 28 lakh LPG cylinders daily, which is consistent with normal delivery levels prior to the onset of current geo-political tensions.
IndianOil reassured all Indane customers that supplies remain adequate and stable, and there is no shortage of LPG in the country.
It advised customers not to queue at LPG distributorships and to avoid panic booking or stocking of LPG cylinders.
The Corporation also urged the customers not to believe in rumours and to rely only on official sources of information.
Encouraging customers to use digital modes such as SMS and IVRS for booking LPG refills, the Corporation stated that nearly 87 per cent  of bookings are received through  digital platforms currently.
Deliveries are being carried out with Delivery Authentication Codes (DAC OTP) to ensure cylinders are received by the intended customers, it said.
Saying that the Corporation is actively listening to concerns shared on its social media platforms and remains committed to addressing them promptly, it appealed to Indane customers to reach out at [email protected] for quick assistance.
Reports of malpractices by certain LPG distributors have been noted through social media and customer complaints, it said and added that multiple cross-functional teams have been deployed to conduct surprise inspections of LPG distributorships and curb black marketing and hoarding.
 To date, more than 7,500 inspections have been carried out, and action has been taken against 141 LPG distributors, including suspension of 5 distributors, it said.
Saying that IndianOil, as well as other Oil Marketing Companies, are working closely with State Governments across the country to prevent malpractices and curb hoarding, the Corporation added that around 68,000 raids have been conducted so far and over 48,000 cylinders seized.