**Executive Summary**
On April 23, 2026, the Government of Goa and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) confirmed that the supply of petrol, diesel, and LPG remains stable and sufficient to meet state demand. The report aims to dispel rumors of fuel shortages and highlights proactive measures taken to streamline logistics and curb illegal practices such as hoarding. Key actions include the provision of specialized LPG services for migrants and the promotion of digital booking systems to ensure transparency.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Supply and Logistics**
* Fuel and LPG availability in Goa is stable, with OMCs delivering approximately 10,600 domestic cylinders daily.
* OMCs are working in coordination with the State government and District Administration to monitor supply chains and expedite deliveries.
* A brief increase in demand following recent geopolitical tensions was managed through proactive logistics planning and timely replenishments.
**Provisions for Migrants and Students**
* Migrant laborers and students lacking local address proof can obtain 5 kg "free trade" LPG cylinders.
* Access to these cylinders requires only a valid government-issued photo identity and a self-declaration.
* Approximately 11,000 such cylinders were issued during April 2026 to support these demographics.
**Enforcement and Digital Transparency**
* District authorities conducted 436 enforcement raids from March 1, 2026, to March 23, 2026, to prevent hoarding and black marketing.
* Digital bookings for LPG have risen to over 90%, compared to 70–75% prior to March 2026.
* The use of Delivery Authentication Codes (OTP) has reached over 90%, significantly improving transparency from previous levels of 32–33%.
**Alternative Fuel Sources**
* The government is actively promoting Piped Natural Gas (PNG) in Tiswadi, Mormugao, Salcete, and Ponda talukas.
* Consumers can register for PNG services via online portals for Goa Natural Gas Pvt. Ltd. and Indian Oil Adani Gas Pvt. Ltd.
**Impact Analysis**
**General Public**
**Impact**
The public is assured of an uninterrupted fuel supply, reducing the necessity for panic buying. Transparency in delivery is enhanced through higher digital and OTP adoption.
**Action Required**
Refrain from falling prey to misinformation or rumors and avoid engage in panic buying. Use digital platforms for LPG bookings.
**Migrant Laborers and Students**
**Impact**
These groups gain easier access to cooking fuel without the barrier of requiring local residential documentation.
**Action Required**
Visit nearby LPG distributors and provide a government-issued photo ID and declaration to obtain 5 kg free trade cylinders.
**Domestic Consumers in PNG-enabled Talukas**
**Impact**
Residents in Tiswadi, Mormugao, Salcete, and Ponda have access to a reliable, continuous cooking fuel alternative through piped connections.
**Action Required**
Register on the specific online portals of Goa Natural Gas Pvt. Ltd. (North Goa) or Indian Oil Adani Gas Pvt. Ltd. (South Goa) to avail services.
Key Entities Referenced
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs): Public sector entities responsible for the logistics, distribution, and ensuring stable availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG.
Goa: The primary state where fuel supply stability measures, digital LPG booking transitions, and enforcement raids are being implemented.
Directorate of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs: The state-level department in Goa overseeing fuel distribution and conducting market inspections to prevent hoarding and black marketing.
Sanjeev Gadkar: Secretary, Civil Supplies, Government of Goa, who serves as the lead official coordinating fuel supply assurances and public misinformation management.
5 kg free trade LPG cylinders: A specific fuel access initiative managed by OMCs to support migrant laborers and students who lack local address proof.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Oil Marketing Companies assure adequate
availability of fuel and LPG in Goa
Appeal to the public not to fall prey to misinformation and
rumours- Secretary civil supply sh. Sanjeev Gadkar
Posted On: 23 APR 2026 6:25PM by PIB Mumbai
Goa, 23 April 2026
The availability of petrol, diesel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Goa is stable and
adequate to meet the current demand, said Shri Sanjeev Gadkar IAS, Secretary, Civil Supplies,
Government of Goa, today. He was addressing a press conference convened jointly by the public
sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in the State and the Directorate of Civil Supplies and
Consumer Affairs, Government of Goa, at the state Secretariat, Porvorim.
The OMCs are closely monitoring the overall supply situation and have taken necessary steps to
streamline logistics and expedite deliveries, thereby ensuring uninterrupted availability of fuels
across the State, Shri. Gadkar said, and added that the companies are working in close
coordination with the State government and District Administration to monitor developments
and ensure a stable supply for the benefit of the general public.
“At present, the OMCs are delivering around 10,600 domestic LPG cylinders daily on an industry
basis in Goa, which is consistent with normal delivery levels prior to the onset of recent geo-
political tension and in line with current requirements. For the convenience of migrant labourers
and students who may not possess local address proof, the companies are also making available
5 kg free trade LPG cylinders, which can be obtained from nearby LPG distributors upon
submission of a valid government-issued photo identity and a declaration,” Shri Gadkar added
that around 11,000 5 kg free trade LPG cylinders were issued during April 2026 by the OMCs to
support migrant labourers and students without local address proof. The Secretary also
appealed to the general public not to fall prey to the rumours of any shortage and engage in
panic buying.
Speaking about the availability of Piped Natural Gas (PNG), he said that the Central and State
governments are actively promoting PNG connections for domestic consumers to provide a
reliable and continuous cooking fuel alternative. “In Goa, PNG services are already available in
Tiswadi, Mormugao, Salcete, and Ponda talukas. Consumers can avail the services by registering
on the online portals of Goa Natural Gas Pvt. Ltd. for North Goa and Indian Oil Adani Gas Pvt.
Ltd. for South Goa,” Shri Gadkar said.
Asked about steps taken to prevent hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders, he said that
the State government and District Administration are actively carrying out market inspections
and enforcement drives to curb hoarding, black marketing, and any malpractices related to LPG
and petroleum products. “In Goa, the district authorities have cumulatively conducted 436
enforcement raids from March 1st till date and have taken necessary action in all the cases
where irregularities were found,” he said.Shri Madhurendra Pandey, State Level Coordinator, OMCs in Goa, said that the companies are
ensuring uninterrupted supplies of petrol and diesel across the State. “Demand levels, both prior
to the recent geopolitical developments and at present, remain well aligned with supply and
distribution capacities. While a brief and temporary increase in demand was observed, the same
was effectively addressed through proactive logistics planning and timely replenishments. The
overall fuel supply situation in the State continues to remain stable,” he said.
“Digital bookings for LPG have improved to more than 90% now from that of 70–75% which
was the level before March 2026 levels. That displays effective control of supplies to end
customers. Besides, Delivery Authentication Code or OTP usage has also surged to more than
90% now from the March 2026 level of 32–33%, resulting in improved transparency,” said Shri
Pandey who is also the Divisional Retail Sales Head, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Goa
Division.
Shri Nana Meshram, Director, PIB Goa; Shri Jayant Tari, Director, Directorate of Civil Supplies
and Consumer Affairs, Government of Goa; Shri Abhir Hede, Director, Directorate of Information
and Publicity, Government of Goa; Shri Sahil Gupta, Territorial Manager, Hindustan Petroleum
Corporation Limited (HPCL), Goa; Hrishikesh Sarkar, BPC Goa Lpg Territory Manager, Bharat
Petroleum Corporation Limited, Goa; Shri Shashank Tiwari, Retail Sales Head, HPCL Goa; and
Ms Manjusha Gopinath, Senior Manager, LPG Sales, IOCL Goa, were also present the press
conference.* * *
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