Shillong: The supply of commercial LPG continues to face constraints across the state, primarily due to the cap imposed by the Union ministry of petroleum and natural gas, the directorate of food, civil supplies & consumer affairs of the Meghalaya govt stated on Saturday.“The govt of Meghalaya has taken up the matter at the highest level, seeking enhancement of the cap and suitable relaxation in view of the state’s specific requirements. The matter is currently under consideration,” the directorate said in a statement. “Given Meghalaya’s dependence on the tourism and hospitality sector, coupled with the absence of PNG infrastructure and logistical challenges due to hilly terrain, such constraints have a relatively higher impact on the state,” the statement said.
The directorate, however, said commercial LPG supply was “gradually restoring and stabilising”, with an average of 190-200 cylinders per day being prioritised for essential and high-impact sectors.The statement stated that there is ‘no issue’ with domestic LPG supply in the state, adding that gas cylinders are being supplied in the normal course, and the state govt is ‘closely monitoring distribution’ to ensure that all genuine consumers receive their entitlement without disruption.
