OMCS, STATE GOVT ENSURE STEADY FUEL AVAILABILITY IN NAGALAND

KOHIMA, April 21 (DIPR): A press conference on the supply of LPG and petroleum products in Nagaland was held today at the DIPR Conference Hall, New Capital Complex, Kohima. The conference was jointly organized by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in coordination with the Department of Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Nagaland, to brief the media on the current supply situation in the state.

The press conference was addressed by Himakshi Saikia, State Level Coordinator, IOCL Nagaland; Zubenthung Ovung, Depot Manager, Dimapur; Munin Bokotial, LPG Plant Manager; and Keyevi I. Swu, Deputy Director, Department of Food and Civil Supplies.

Officials informed that the supply of domestic LPG cylinders and petroleum products across Nagaland remains completely normal and under control.

Addressing the media, representatives of the OMCs assured that adequate stocks of LPG, petrol, and diesel are available in the state. They emphasized that uninterrupted supply is being maintained through robust infrastructure, continuous monitoring, and close coordination with the State Government.

At present, Nagaland has a total of 250 retail outlets, including 238 operated by OMCs and 12 private outlets, along with two supply depots. On a daily basis, approximately 280 kilolitres (KL) of petrol and 640 KL of diesel are supplied. Officials stated that the current stock position is sufficient for six days of petrol and 16 days of diesel.

All retail outlets are functioning normally without any restrictions on sales. Consumption levels remain stable, in line with trends observed from January to March 2026. Citizens have been advised not to indulge in panic buying.

Regarding LPG supply, services are being provided to around 4.204 lakh consumers through 84 distributors and one bottling plant. On average, 6,258 refills are delivered daily, and the backlog of approximately 3.08 days is being steadily cleared. No dry-out situations have been reported.

Officials also highlighted significant improvement in digital adoption for LPG services, with 80.6% of bookings now made through digital platforms, compared to 61.8% two months ago. Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) compliance has increased to 78.4%.

To support migrant labourers and students, 5 kg LPG cylinders are being made available. In March 2026, 485 such cylinders were sold, while 737 units have been sold since April 1, 2026.

As per Government of India guidelines, commercial LPG allocation is currently maintained at 70%, with priority given to essential sectors such as hospitals, educational institutions, defence, railways, and hospitality establishments.

Officials further informed that regular coordination meetings are being held between the State Government, Civil Supplies Department, and OMCs. District-level monitoring committees are active, and daily stock reports are submitted to the state control room.

To curb hoarding and illegal diversion, 79 inspections have been conducted since last month, and show-cause notices have been issued to seven LPG distributors for non-compliance with standard operating procedures.

Reiterating their commitment, officials assured that the supply chain remains stable and urged citizens to ignore rumours, avoid panic buying, and refrain from spreading misinformation.

Consumers can book LPG refills through multiple channels, including missed-call booking (8454955555), SMS (REFILL to 7718955555), IVRS (7718955555), and WhatsApp (REFILL to 7588888824). Bookings can also be made via the INDIANOIL ONE mobile application, e-commerce platforms under the Bharat Bill Payment System such as Paytm, Amazon Pay, and Google Pay, or through the official website. (Suzo Kikhi and Mainodi Naben, IAs)