The supply of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum products in Assam remains stable and normal, with adequate stock available across the state, said Nitin Bhatnagar, Executive Director and State Head of Indian Oil’s AOD State Office.
Addressing a press conference organised with Press Information Bureau (PIB) Guwahati, Bhatnagar stated that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies are under control, supported by strong infrastructure, continuous monitoring, and coordination with the state government.
Assam currently has 1,737 retail outlets, including 1,461 operated by oil marketing companies (OMCs) and 276 by private firms, backed by nine supply depots. Daily supply stands at around 2,935 KL of petrol and 3,670 KL of diesel. Stocks are sufficient to meet 21 days of petrol demand and 46 days of diesel demand. Citizens have been advised not to panic-buy.
In the LPG sector, around 93 lakh consumers are served through 604 distributors and seven bottling plants. On average, about 1.39 lakh LPG refills are delivered daily, and the backlog has been streamlined to about 4.28 days. Overall LPG supply remains stable.
Significant progress has been made in digitalisation, with 84% of LPG bookings now done through digital platforms, up from 49% two months ago. Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) compliance has also increased from 37% to 72%.
Under the PM Ujjwala Yojana, daily LPG refills dropped from an average of 62,000 in February 2026 to about 44,595 in March 2026. To support low-consumption households, migrant workers, and students, 5 kg LPG cylinders are being made available.
Commercial LPG allocation is currently maintained at 70%, prioritising essential sectors such as hospitals, educational institutions, defence, railways, government offices, hotels, restaurants, and industrial canteens.
In the PNG sector, about 73,000 domestic connections have been provided so far. The Assam government plans to expand coverage by adding around 12,500 new connections in areas with existing pipeline infrastructure.
Regular coordination meetings are being held between the state government, civil supplies department, and oil marketing companies. District-level monitoring committees remain active.
To curb hoarding and illegal diversion, officials conducted 319 inspections last month, leading to the seizure of 274 cylinders, registration of one FIR, and arrest of three individuals. Action has also been taken against erring distributors, with 88 issued show-cause notices and six suspended under the Essential Commodities Act 1955.