Guwahati, Mar 11 (PTI) Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Wednesday said local refineries have the capacity to meet only about 30 per cent of the state’s LPG demand, indicating a possible shortage of the cooking fuel in the coming days.
In a post on X, Kota said all four refineries in the state have been requested to ramp up production to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to consumers.
He said he joined a video conference with the Union Home Secretary, along with chief secretaries and DGPs of all states and Union territories to review the availability and supply of LPG and diesel across the country.
“It was noted that local refineries are expected to meet about 30 per cent of the state’s LPG demand and have been requested to step up production to ensure adequate supply,” Kota said.
Assam has four refineries — three owned by Indian Oil Corp at Digboi, Guwahati and Bongaigaon, and another at Numaligarh operated by Numaligarh Refinery Ltd.
“To ensure close monitoring of the situation, a high-powered committee at the level of the chief secretary has been constituted with the departments concerned to regularly review the supply position,” Kota said.
In addition, a dedicated media monitoring committee has been set up to track rumours, misinformation and misleading reports that may create panic among consumers, he added.
“Enforcement agencies have been directed to take strict action against individuals or entities spreading false information or attempting to create panic regarding fuel availability,” the CS said. PTI TR TR MNB
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