New Delhi: The supply and distribution of LPG cylinders have begun stabilising across several cities, with customers and vendors reporting smoother bookings and quicker deliveries after earlier concerns about shortages.
In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, customers at gas agencies said the process of receiving cylinders has become faster and more organised. One customer said he received his cylinder within a short time after booking it two days earlier.
“We booked the cylinder the day before yesterday and received it today. It took about an hour at the agency. Once we got the voucher, we submitted the slip and collected the cylinder without standing in long queues,” he said.
Delivery agents in the city also confirmed that distribution is running smoothly with minimal crowds at gas agencies. One agent said the voucher-based system has made the process quicker and more efficient.
“Cylinders booked yesterday are now being delivered within 24 hours. There are no long lines and supply is running smoothly,” he added.
In Etah, the situation was also reported to be stable. At Deepak Gas Service, adequate stock of LPG cylinders is available and customers are receiving supplies without difficulty.
The agency’s proprietor, Deepak Sisodia, urged people not to believe rumours about shortages.
“Gas is being distributed normally and there is sufficient stock. People should not panic. Bookings and deliveries are happening as usual,” he said.
Residents in Amritsar, Punjab, also reported that the situation has improved in recent days.
One resident said that although there appeared to be a shortage earlier, the situation has now returned to normal. “We booked a cylinder and the delivery was made easily at home. Earlier there were long queues outside the agency, but that is no longer the case,” he said.
Another resident added that the booking process has become easier. “Earlier my booking attempts failed, but when I tried again recently, it went through immediately and I received a confirmation message,” he said.
In Bathinda, Punjab, residents said cylinders are being delivered smoothly through app-based bookings.
Similar reports came from Patna, Bihar, where vendors said supplies remain uninterrupted and deliveries are continuing regularly.
Vendor Anil Kumar said there is no shortage of cylinders. “Customers whose numbers have been called are receiving gas without any problem,” he said.
Another vendor, Ravindra Kumar, said cylinders are being delivered door-to-door to ensure convenience for consumers.
“There is no shortage. Every customer is getting gas through bookings,” he said.
Residents in Patna also confirmed that they are receiving LPG cylinders without any difficulty, with one customer saying deliveries are being made promptly after placing bookings.
With inputs from IANS