The Uttar Pradesh government has carried out an extensive crackdown on black marketing of LPG and petroleum products, conducting over 17,000 raids and inspections across the state since March 12.
According to an official statement issued late Monday night, a total of 17,581 raids were conducted during this period, resulting in the arrest of 17 individuals. Authorities also registered 33 FIRs against LPG distributors and 189 FIRs in other related cases, while initiating prosecution proceedings against 224 people.
The action follows directives from the Chief Secretary, with district administrations actively monitoring the supply situation. District supply officers and local officials have been tasked with ensuring the timely availability of cooking gas cylinders and fuel to consumers through regular inspections.
The government said petrol and diesel supplies remain stable, with approximately 91,000 kilolitres of petrol and 1.15 lakh kilolitres of diesel currently in stock. Across the state, 12,888 petrol pumps are operational, and fuel sales have continued steadily in recent days.
Authorities have urged citizens not to panic or engage in hoarding, emphasising that the supply chain remains uninterrupted.
The LPG supply situation has also been described as satisfactory, with 4,107 distributors ensuring delivery of cylinders as per bookings. Adequate stock is available to meet consumer demand, the statement said.
Efforts are also underway to expand the city gas distribution (CGD) network, with instructions issued to fast-track approvals and increase the number of piped natural gas (PNG) connections.
In addition, the central government has allowed a 20 per cent increase in the allocation of commercial LPG cylinders from March 23 to support demand.
To maintain constant oversight, a 24-hour control room has been set up at the office of the Food and Civil Supplies Commissioner, along with similar monitoring centres in all districts to track supply and prevent irregularities.
