Nagaland government denies LPG shortage, urges public to avoid panic buying and rely on official information amid rumours.
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DIMAPUR — The department of Food and Civil Supplies has clarified that there is no shortage of LPG or other petroleum products in Nagaland, urging the public not to panic or resort to hoarding amid rumours of supply disruption.
In an update on Thursday, the department said that adequate stocks of both domestic and commercial LPG are being maintained by oil marketing companies, and supply lines are functioning normally across the state.
It stated that unverified information circulating in some quarters has led to concerns over possible shortages, and cautioned that panic buying or hoarding of LPG cylinders and fuel could disrupt the distribution system and cause inconvenience to consumers.
It advised the public to rely only on official communications and refrain from spreading unverified messages, stating that rumours could trigger unnecessary panic and affect public order.
The department also directed deputy commissioners and authorities concerned to monitor closely the situation in their respective districts to ensure uninterrupted supply and distribution, prevent hoarding and black marketing, and enforce prescribed prices.
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