LPG cylinder delivery affected in Assam due to panic buying

GUWAHATI : Even as the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has clarified a number of times that there is no shortage of LPG cylinders in India, a number of people are crowding its godowns and delivery vehicles demanding refills without booking. “This is creating a problem in systematic and timely home delivery of the refills. The matter has already been brought to the notice of the district authorities and help for the same has been sought by Indian Oil wherever required,” the company said.

Security was given at all the distributorship premises during the lockdown but it was withdrawn on April 20 after relaxation of the lockdown norms. Indian Oil said it has again requested for police support at all the distributorships for seamless delivery of LPG refills.

The company said it is in continuous touch with the district administration, which has assured it to seek support from the police department to maintain law and order, social distancing and safety norms at the distributors’ premises.