LPG Crisis Sparks Long Queues in West Bengal
Amid fears of an LPG shortage due to the West Asia crisis, West Bengal faced long queues as residents struggled to book cooking gas online. The government launched a round-the-clock control room and set up a crisis monitoring committee to maintain supply, while police investigated alleged illegal cylinder diversions.
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Long queues were observed outside LPG distribution centres across West Bengal, as the fear of a cooking gas shortage loomed due to the crisis in West Asia. Residents from regions stretching from Kakdwip to Siliguri reportedly faced difficulties in online bookings.
The West Bengal government promptly issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to monitor LPG supply and introduced a 24-hour control room at the state secretariat 'Nabanna' to resolve supply issues effectively. A state-level LPG crisis monitoring committee was formed to regularly assess supply status and guide policy actions to stabilize availability.
Kolkata Police's Enforcement Branch conducted surprise inspections in response to consumer allegations of illegal cylinder diversion for industrial purposes. This police action aims to ensure distributor compliance. Meanwhile, auto-rickshaw services were disrupted, and roadside eateries faced operational challenges due to tank shortages.
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