LPG rumours: Centre urges remaining states to prevent panic buying after only 17 conduct briefings

Centre has urged states and Union territories to step up efforts to counter rumours around LPG supply, warning that inadequate public communication is contributing to unnecessary concern and panic buying in some areas. In a letter addressed to chief secretaries, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said that at present, only 17 states and UTs are holding regular or occasional press briefings to address the issue.

It stressed the need for wider and more consistent outreach to reassure citizens about the availability and distribution of LPG.