LPG supply stable: CAF&PD Director
Source: The Sangai Express / PIB

Imphal, April 17 2026: While LPG supply across the State remains stable, it is being continuously monitored to ensure uninterrupted delivery to households, despite global geopolitical challenges impacting energy markets in different parts of the world, said K Bono Singh, Director of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (CAF&PD) .

He made the statement at the joint press meet organised by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), CAF&PD, Government of Manipur, in collaboration with the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Regional Office, Imphal, on Friday at the Conference Hall of Imphal Divisional Office, IOCL, Sangakpham, Imphal.

Briefing the media on the current status of LPG and petroleum product availability in the State, K Bono Singh reaffirmed that domestic LPG supply remains a key priority of the State Government.

IOCL has ensured uninterrupted LPG distribution across Manipur, currently supplying around 11,000 cylinders per day - levels comparable to the pre-crisis period, he said.

To meet the requirements, allocation of commercial LPG cylinders for health and education sectors have been restored to 100%, and for other sectors 60% of commercial cylinders are released, he added.

Special arrangements have been made for migrant workers as per instructions from the Government of India, to increase supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders under the Free Trade LPG.

Thirteen distributors or agencies have been identified to provide such facilities for migrant workers.

They can approach the Department to avail such facilities, he added.

The CAF&PD Director urged LPG consumers to use digital booking platforms such as SMS and Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS), which now account for approximately 54% of all bookings.

The use of Delivery Authentication Codes (DAC OTP) has been implemented to ensure that cylinders are delivered to genuine customers, he shared.

Performance-based data analysis is being used to identify irregularities and guide inspections.

Meanwhile, IOCL is working closely with the State Government to curb such malpractices, and several raids have already been conducted, he stated.

K Bono Singh also mentioned that so far 224 surprise inspections have been conducted from March 24, 2026 till date, following the installation of District Monitoring Committees across all districts in the State.

He urged the public not to engage in panic bookings or hoardings and to ignore rumours, reassuring that LPG supply remains sufficient, and there is no need for customers to queue at distribution points.

K Bono said that CAF&PD is committed to maintaining uninterrupted LPG supply, ensuring transparency in distribution, and taking strict action against any irregularities.

The press meet was attended by Rajkumar Mohen Singh, State Level Coordinator, IOCL, Imphal Divisional Office; Haobam Bobby Singh, OSD (POL), CAF&PD; Dr Engam Pame, Regional Director, PIB Imphal, along with other officials.

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