LPG Cylinder Booking: Centre Acts on Supply Crisis, Blames Panic Buying

• Central government addresses surge in LPG cylinder bookings, attributing perceived shortage to panic buying, not actual gas scarcity.
• Ministry of Petroleum warns states to prevent unnecessary advance bookings, noting a dramatic increase to 8.88 million bookings on March 13.
• States instructed to ensure commercial supply for hotels, prevent domestic cylinder misuse, and take strict action against black market sales.
• Government urges public cooperation for responsible LPG use and expects improved supply soon through ongoing discussions with Iran.
• Intensive inspections nationwide to curb illegal gas sales and ensure proper distribution.