Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Ok.H. Muniyappa talking within the Legislative Council on Thursday.
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Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ok. H. Muniyappa on Thursday mentioned that there was no scarcity of home LPG cylinders within the State, and identified that the difficulties within the provide of economic cylinders can be resolved inside per week.
He mentioned Iran had permitted fuel provides to India by means of the Strait of Hormuz, and two ships carrying LPG have been on their solution to Mumbai. The State presently had shares ample for about 10 days, he added, promising that there can be no issue in supplying cylinders to households.
He urged the general public to not panic or hoard cylinders. “Some people are booking and storing cylinders unnecessarily due to fear. The government will ensure supply to consumers in a lawful manner,” he mentioned.
The Minister mentioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had written to the Central authorities in search of help to make sure clean LPG provide.
Replying to a dialogue on LPG scarcity within the Legislative Council, the Minister mentioned the scenario had arisen because of disruptions in international provides attributable to the continued battle.
Drawing on his expertise as a former Union Minister, he mentioned round 30% of India’s LPG was produced domestically, whereas about 70% was imported. However, the LPG required for family consumption was largely produced throughout the nation, and subsequently there can be no scarcity of cooking fuel for home use, he mentioned.
Meeting with oil corporations
Mr. Muniyappa added that he would maintain a gathering with officers of oil corporations on Friday to debate methods to handle the scarcity of economic cylinders equipped to motels and different institutions. After the assembly, the federal government would additionally maintain consultations with representatives of the resort business and inform the House in regards to the measures taken.
He mentioned the federal government had prioritised LPG provide to hospitals and colleges to make sure important providers weren’t affected. Steps would even be taken to make sure business cylinder provide for motels and for capabilities in wedding ceremony halls, he added.
The Minister warned that strict motion can be taken towards black advertising of LPG cylinders.
During the dialogue, Congress members, together with Ivan D’Souza and Nagaraj Yadav, criticised the Centre, holding it answerable for the current scenario.
Published – March 12, 2026 08:59 pm IST
