Hyderabad, March 28 (RAHNUMA): Minister for Civil Supplies and Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy affirmed that the Telangana state has effectively addressed the recent challenges related to the supply of petroleum products and LPG.
During his virtual participation in a meeting convened by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas alongside the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Uttam Kumar Reddy highlighted that a brief period of panic purchasing of petrol, diesel, and domestic LPG had led to temporary supply difficulties. However, he indicated that the overall situation is “more or less in control,” with supply levels aligning with demand in numerous regions.
“I followed the present situation closely. Whatever are the issues in our cities, we’ll try and address them. The concerned distribution companies also have briefed me,” he said while assuring to take up issues if any coming in the way of expanding the Piped Natural Gas (PNG) supply network in the cities with the Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy who looks after municipal administration and urban development. We will have a meeting and sort out issues if any” Uttam Kumar Reddy said.
On the ground situation in Telangana, he noted that there was a shortage of commercial LPG. He hoped that the issue can be resolved soon if the Centre could increase allocations to the state. Uttam Kumar Reddy also flagged certain procurement-related matters to be taken up separately with Union Minister Prahlad Joshi.
In mid-March rumours linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the state government responded with multiple reviews and crackdowns on black marketing. Domestic LPG, which forms the bulk of consumption remained largely stable, while commercial LPG faced shortages.
The preparatory meeting organised by the Centre formed part of the coordinated response to ensure civic services continue smoothly and PNG networks expand faster in urban areas.The state’s CGD operator, Bhagyanagar Gas, continues to expand CNG infrastructure in Hyderabad, where dozens of stations are operational to serve auto-rickshaws, taxis, and private vehicles.
Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar (Housing & Urban Affairs), Hardeep Singh Puri (Petroleum and Natural Gas), and Prahlad Joshi,(Renewable Energy) were among those who took part.
Representative from GHMC are among 14 civic bodies from across the country represented at the meeting. They were called for sensitisation on importance of natural gas and expansion of network.
