Bhubaneswar, Nov 14: To ensure uninterrupted and timely LPG supply to households across Odisha, the state government on Friday instructed public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) to improve their delivery systems and maintain sufficient cylinder stocks.

Principal Secretary of Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare (FS&CW) Department Sanjay Kumar Singh chaired a review meeting with senior officials of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and warned that delays in LPG delivery would not be tolerated.

He directed the companies to prioritise consumer convenience at every level.

Singh emphasized that OMCs must maintain an adequate buffer stock of cylinders in the state and keep supply chains steady, particularly in areas where consumers have reported delays. He also directed the department to issue guidelines to the companies to create multiple sourcing points for LPG cylinders to prevent bottlenecks.

Expressing concern over 5-kg cylinders being sold without proper safety measures, the Principal Secretary instructed officials to act swiftly on such complaints. He also directed field teams to carry out regular inspections to curb black marketing an

The meeting also addressed the challenges faced by consumers, dealers and OMCs, with Singh highlighting the need for coordinated efforts to ensure an uninterrupted LPG supply chain across Odisha.

Senior officials present included Indian Oil Chief General Manager Naro Tundup, HPCL Deputy General Manager M.N. Srinivas, BPCL State Head Raj Kumar Singh, Chief Manager Pranali Meshram, IOCL Chief Manager K.C. Seth, and Additional Director Salauddin Khan.