**Executive Summary**
On April 2, 2026, the Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas chaired a review meeting with State and Union Territory officials to evaluate the national fuel supply situation. The meeting focused on ensuring uninterrupted LPG distribution for domestic and essential sectors while addressing reports regarding migrant worker supplies. Key directives include strengthening enforcement against hoarding and countering misinformation to maintain public confidence in supply stability.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**LPG Distribution and Prioritization**
* States and UTs are directed to actively manage and prioritize LPG distribution to ensure a steady supply for domestic consumers and essential sectors.
* Efforts are underway to meet the demand for LPG in the automotive sector.
* Operators of autos capable of running on both LPG and petrol are encouraged to use petrol to help manage demand.
**Enforcement and Vigilance**
* States must maintain strict vigilance to prevent hoarding, diversion of fuel, and other irregularities.
* Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh were specifically commended for proactive enforcement and raids.
* Other states are urged to strengthen monitoring and take exemplary action against offenders to curb illegal activities.
**Public Information and Rumour Control**
* Authorities are requested to actively thwart attempts to spread false rumors or misinformation regarding fuel supplies.
* Close monitoring is required to prevent unnecessary panic and maintain public confidence in the distribution system.
**Support for Migrant Workers and Specific Needs**
* Reports indicate that LPG supplies for migrant workers remain stable with no disruptions.
* States may coordinate with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to manage the targeted distribution of 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders based on local requirements.
**Impact Analysis**
**States and Union Territories (Food & Civil Supplies Departments)**
**Impact**
They are tasked with the primary responsibility of oversight, local distribution management, and enforcement within their jurisdictions.
**Action Required**
Strengthen monitoring, conduct enforcement raids against hoarding, coordinate with OMCs for 5 kg cylinder distribution, and counter misinformation.
**Domestic Consumers and Essential Sectors**
**Impact**
These groups are designated as the priority recipients of the current LPG supply to ensure their operations remain uninterrupted.
**Action Required**
No specific action is required other than relying on official information to avoid panic.
**Auto Drivers and Transport Sector**
**Impact**
Demand for auto LPG is being monitored, but supply may be under pressure, leading to a shift in fuel recommendations.
**Action Required**
Drivers of dual-fuel (LPG and petrol) vehicles are encouraged to utilize petrol to ease the demand for LPG.
**Migrant Workers**
**Impact**
This group will benefit from stable supplies and the potential for targeted distribution of smaller, 5 kg FTL LPG cylinders.
**Action Required**
Access targeted distribution channels as organized by states and OMCs according to local needs.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The central ministry responsible for reviewing the nationwide fuel supply situation and coordinating with states to ensure uninterrupted petroleum and LPG distribution.
Secretary (Petroleum): The primary official who chaired the review meeting and directed state-level Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries on fuel distribution and enforcement measures.
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs): Key stakeholders tasked with coordinating with state governments for the targeted distribution of 5 kg FTL LPG cylinders.
5 kg FTL LPG cylinders: A specific fuel supply initiative targeted for distribution to migrant workers to ensure supply stability and meet local requirements.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
held review meeting with States/UTs on fuel
supply situation across the country
Posted On: 02 APR 2026 8:27PM by PIB Delhi
Secretary (Petroleum) chaired a meeting with Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries (Food
& Civil Supplies) of all States and Union Territories to review the fuel supply situation across the country.
He briefed the states/UTs on steps taken by the Government to ease the supply of essential petroleum fuels
and also appreciated respective states/UTs to work alongside the central Government to deal with the
evolving situation.
Secretary (Petroleum) stressed that States/UTs must actively manage and prioritize LPG distribution to
ensure uninterrupted supply for domestic consumers and essential sectors. States were also advised to
maintain strict vigilance against hoarding, diversion, and the spread of misinformation that could trigger
unnecessary panic.
States such as Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh were commended
for proactive enforcement actions, including raids to curb irregularities. Other States were urged to further
strengthen monitoring and enforcement and take exemplary action on offenders. States were also
requested to actively thwart attempts to mislead and spread false rumours with regard to supplies.
On reports concerning FTL LPG supplies to migrant workers, States clarified that there is no disruption in
LPG supply affecting migrants and that supplies remain stable. Secretary informed that states may
consider managing targeted distribution of 5 kg FTL LPG cylinders, based on local requirements
alongwith OMCs. On LPG for autos it was clarified that efforts are ongoing to meet this demand, and
autos that can run both on LPG and petrol should be encouraged to use the later.
Secretary (Petroleum) appreciated the cooperation of all States and UTs and called for continued close
monitoring to ensure supply stability and maintain public confidence.
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