Gujarat Govt Denies LPG Crisis, Says 4 Lakh Cylinders in Stock Amid Iran War Fears

The Gujarat Legislative Assembly witnessed a heated debate on Friday after Congress MLA Shailesh Parmar raised concerns about a potential shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the state. Parmar flagged the issue while speaking during discussions on the budgetary demands of the Food, Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs Department, claiming that residents were facing difficulties obtaining cooking gas cylinders.

Responding to the allegations, the state government led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel denied that there was any supply crisis. Officials told the Assembly that more than four lakh LPG cylinders were currently available in stock across the state and that supply lines remained stable. The government maintained that there was no disruption in the distribution system despite concerns linked to global geopolitical tensions.

Parmar, however, insisted that the situation on the ground suggested otherwise. Addressing the Assembly, he said long queues had been reported at several gas agencies across Gujarat. He also noted that government advisories urging consumers and traders to conserve supplies had raised fears among residents about a possible shortage in the coming weeks.

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The issue surfaced amid wider global concerns about energy supply disruptions linked to the ongoing US–Israel–Iran war in West Asia. Opposition members argued that the escalating conflict could potentially affect fuel imports and energy supply chains, including LPG availability in India.

State government representatives countered these concerns by saying that authorities were closely monitoring supply and distribution channels. They assured lawmakers that adequate reserves had been maintained to meet consumer demand and prevent any disruption to household fuel supplies.

The debate highlighted growing political tension over energy security and the potential domestic impact of global conflicts. While the government reiterated that there was no immediate shortage of LPG in Gujarat, opposition lawmakers called for continued monitoring and transparent updates to ensure that consumers do not face inconvenience in the coming weeks.

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