LPG Gas Booking Online: There has been improvement in online gas cylinder booking, with 93 per cent of bookings now being made online. However, it is also true that long queues are still being seen at many distributorships, said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday (March 18), Sharma, said, “The situation regarding LPG is still a matter of concern. There has been improvement in online booking, with 93 per cent of bookings now being made online. However, it is also true that long queues are still being seen at many distributorships.”
“In this regard, we request all consumers that after making an online booking, please wait, your cylinder will be delivered to your home, and there is no need to visit the distributor. I would also like to inform you that approximately 81 per cent of cylinders are now being delivered, showing a significant improvement from 53 per cent to 81 per cent as of yesterday. With regard to commercial LPG supply, around 15 states and union territories have issued allocation orders, and supply has been ensured to all states. In terms of additional kerosene allocation, about 12 states have already made such allocations,” the official added.
Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said that all Indian vessels remain safe, with no incidents reported.
In the past 24 hours, 25 Indian nationals were repatriated after sign-off from various ports. The 24×7 control room handled 125 calls and about 450 emails, all promptly addressed
LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi are discharging cargo as per requirements, with operations supported by an additional 2,500 sq. m. space at Visakhapatnam Port.
No port has reported congestion. Mundra Port is operating at around 25% of its 4 lakh TEU capacity, with no issues in handling perishable cargo. The Ministry continues to closely monitor shipping movements, seafarers’ welfare, and overall maritime trade operations.
