US EditionLPG Shortage: Over Half of Indian Households Report Delivery Delays, Black Marketing, Finds Survey
PM Modi called on states to curb black-marketing and hoarding of LPG amid energy crisis, highlighting India’s expanded LPG infrastructure and 60% import reliance.
- On March 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged state governments to enhance monitoring to stop black-marketers and hoarders, warning against those creating panic around LPG.
- Citing the West Asia conflict, Modi said global energy supplies are strained as the ongoing conflict has driven a crisis and the government has engaged world leaders to address supply-chain obstacles.
- Pointing to capacity gains, Modi highlighted strategic reserves exceeding 50 lakh tonnes and LPG distribution centres increasing from 13,000 to 25,000, while warning 'I do not wish to make any political statements at this moment.'
- Modi urged states to enforce monitoring as enforcement steps begin against hoarders and profiteers, with one LPG black-marketeer booked under the Goondas Act.
- Modi stressed India's responsibilities as world leaders look to the country and said political parties, media, youth, cities and villages all play key roles in the crisis.
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LPG shortage: Over half of Indian households report delivery delays, black marketing, finds survey
A recent survey indicates that over half of Indian households are experiencing disruptions in cooking gas supply, prompting some to turn to the black market. Meanwhile, the government is prioritizing LPG for domestic use and extending booking intervals.
Like Covid time, we will overcome this too: PM Modi on LPG crisis
The prime minister also cautioned against attempts to spread panic about LPG availability and warned that strict action would be taken against black-marketing and hoarding. He also urged state governments to strengthen monitoring mechanisms to prevent unscrupulous elements from exploiting the situation.
LPG crisis: PM Modi hits out at those creating panic; asks States to monitor black marketers, hoarders
The prime minister also said the government is actively working on multiple fronts, and in the past few days, he spoke with the leaders of several countries about the developments in West Asia
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NewsDrumPM Modi hits out at those creating panic on LPG; asks states to monitor black marketers, hoarders
New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at those trying to create panic on the LPG situation in India, and said they are not only exposing themselves before the people but also hurting the country. Addressing the NXT Summit here, Modi also said that due to the ongoing conflict […]
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The Economic TimesLPG shortage: PM Modi warns black marketers, unveils energy strategy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized those creating panic over the LPG situation, stating their actions hurt the nation. He assured that the government is safeguarding India's energy security amidst global crises and warned against black marketing, emphasizing India's growing global importance and its drive towards becoming a developed nation.
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