Odisha Govt Reviews Fuel & LPG Supply, Pushes PNG Adoption in Hotels

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s State Crisis Management Group, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, held a high-level review meeting to assess the availability of LPG, petrol, and diesel amid global concerns.

Officials were directed to maintain strict monitoring of supply chains and act against black marketing or irregular distribution.

The government emphasised that there is no shortage of LPG for households, but vigilance remains crucial to prevent misuse.

Hotels and commercial establishments were urged to shift from LPG to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to reduce dependence on LPG. Facilities with dual infrastructure were advised to fully adopt PNG.

Rising commercial LPG costs and the transition to PNG were also discussed in relation to tourism and hospitality.

Fuel supply priorities were outlined, with MSMEs and essential institutions receiving preference.

The meeting further stressed the need to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and build supporting infrastructure to reduce reliance on petrol and diesel.

Police deployment at sensitive points was advised, and authorities highlighted the importance of timely public communication to prevent panic.

State-level reviews will continue every 2–3 days, with district-level monitoring to track ground realities.