IndianOil moved to reassure the public this week, declaring LPG supplies stable and urging consumers not to panic-book cylinders amid rising global tensions. The state-run firm has stepped up enforcement against malpractices, conducting more than 7,500 inspections and taking action against 141 distributors, including suspending five.
The reassurance came even as authorities in Yadgir, Karnataka, issued show-cause notices to two LPG agencies for selling cylinders above government-fixed prices to customers who hadn’t even booked — causing disruption for legitimate consumers. The enforcement action underscores the challenge of managing essential supply chains in a market where scarcity fears can quickly spiral into profiteering.