- Delhi bans direct LPG sales from storage to curb black marketing and ensure transparency
- Oil companies must deliver LPG only via authorised home delivery systems to consumers
- Police raided 17 sites; Food Dept inspected 76 agencies to enforce compliance in Delhi
In a move aimed at tightening oversight of LPG distribution, the Delhi government has prohibited the sale of cylinders directly from storage godowns, calling the practice illegal and warning of strict enforcement. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on X, said the step is intended to improve transparency in the supply chain and prevent diversion or black marketing of cylinders. Oil marketing companies and distributors have been instructed to ensure that LPG reaches consumers only through the authorised home delivery system.
Residents have also been advised against visiting warehouses or crowding distribution points, with the government reiterating that booked cylinders are being delivered within standard timelines. Authorities have stepped up enforcement to ensure compliance. Delhi Police has conducted raids at 17 locations so far, while the Food and Supplies Department has inspected 76 gas agencies and storage facilities.
A dedicated control room has also been set up to monitor supply and tackle hoarding. The government has operationalised helplines to allow citizens to report irregularities and seek assistance. Officials maintain that these steps are preventive, aimed at ensuring smooth supply and avoiding artificial shortages in the system.
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Relief Measures for Consumers, Migrant Workers
Alongside the crackdown, the government has introduced measures to ease access for consumers-particularly migrant workers. Availability of 5-kg LPG cylinders has been ramped up across the city. These can now be purchased from authorised agencies using a valid ID, without the need for address verification, making access simpler for those without permanent documentation.
Additionally, 11 help desks have been set up at select HPCL outlets to guide consumers on nearby distributors and streamline access. The government has sought to reassure residents that LPG supply in Delhi remains stable. Recent data shows deliveries outpacing bookings, with average turnaround times just over four days.
The clampdown comes amid broader concerns over global fuel supply disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia. However, Delhi authorities have urged citizens not to panic, avoid rumours, and rely on the official distribution network.
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