AP CM Naidu reviews LPG crisis, asks officials to explore all options

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday reviewed the LPG supply position across the State on Real-Time Governance System (RTGS) and asked the officials to explore various options to ensure interrupted supply..

Senior officials of various departments including Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad attended. Representatives of petroleum companies, GAIL and ONGC officials participated. The Chief Minister said at present there are 14,000 metric tonnes of LPG gas reserves in the State and stated that a few more metric tonnes of gas is about to be available.

Stating that there is no need for panic over LPG supply, he said there is no problem in LPG supply in the State. He said steps should be taken to ensure that the supply should not be disrupted to hospitals, hostels and temples. Naidu said alternatives that are readily available to the public should be studied. Necessary gas reserves for another 15 days are available. Without diversion of gas cylinders through EKYC, OTPs, people should take action without panic.

The Chief Minister said availability of stocks of induction stoves should be increased in the State. He asked gas companies to ensure short term increase in production and better

distribution.