Amid the continued struggle between the U.S.-Israel and Iran, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday (March 12, 2026) mentioned that tensions within the Gulf international locations have led to rumours spreading quickly throughout India about a potential liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage, creating pointless concern among the many public.
“Rumours are being spread about a shortage of LPG cylinders due to the war in Gulf countries. The Punjab Government is fully alert and monitoring the situation closely,” he mentioned.
‘Will act’
Cautioning in opposition to makes an attempt to take advantage of the state of affairs, the Chief Minister mentioned the federal government will act firmly in opposition to anybody attempting to create panic or manipulate the availability of important items. “If anyone tries to mislead people by hoarding essential goods or spreading rumours about shortages, the severest exemplary action will be taken,” he mentioned.
Mr. Mann added that he has raised the matter with the Union authorities to make sure that sufficient provide of LPG cylinders is maintained in order that frequent folks don’t face inconvenience within the coming days.
The Congress social gathering, in the meantime, hit out on the AAP authorities, in search of clarification on the difficulty of the availability of cooking fuel throughout the State.
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring alleged that fuel provide disaster has hit each business and home shoppers, with households additionally going with out provides for the previous couple of days.
“We are staring at a serious problem when people may not be able to light their gas stoves and cook their food, while the government seems to be completely unmindful and unconcerned about it,” he warned.
Separately, Haryana Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies Rajesh Nagar mentioned presently, the availability of petrol, diesel and home LPG throughout Haryana is working easily and main oil corporations – Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have sufficient inventory out there.
He mentioned there was a brief disruption within the provide of business cylinders, which may also be resolved quickly.
