Bhubaneswar, March 10:Odisha’s Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, today presided over a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the state’s LPG (cooking gas), petrol, and diesel supply amid growing concerns over national fuel reserves and global oil market fluctuations.

The meeting was attended by Sanjay Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary of the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, as well as senior representatives from key oil marketing companies, including IOCL, HPCL, and BPCL. These representatives assured the government that sufficient stocks of LPG, petrol, and diesel are available in the state, with uninterrupted supply chains from refineries and depots to distributors, retail outlets, hospitals, and educational institutions.

Chief Secretary Garg appealed to the public to remain calm and avoid panic buying, stressing that there is no cause for concern, as adequate fuel supplies are in place across Odisha. She further directed oil companies to maintain a consistent supply and smooth delivery to all consumer points.

To combat any potential misinformation, Garg instructed the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department and the oil companies to keep the public informed by providing regular updates to the media on the fuel stock status. The oil companies have also been directed to submit daily reports on fuel availability to the department, including updates sent to the Central Government.

This review follows recent rumors about fuel shortages in Odisha, which the authorities have swiftly dismissed as baseless. The state government reiterated its commitment to ensuring a steady and reliable supply of essential fuels to households and institutions across the region.