LPG supply normal in Gurugram, booking services restored: DC

Over 327,000 domestic cylinders supplied this month; 58 agencies active. DC orders daily stock monitoring and 20% reserve for emergencies.

Published on: Mar 17, 2026, 08:10:48 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Gurugram deputy commissioner (DC) Ajay Kumar on Monday said the availability of domestic LPG cylinders in the district remains normal, and booking facilities through WhatsApp, IVRS and mobile applications have been restored by petroleum companies, ensuring smooth supply to consumers.

Officials say uninterrupted distribution continues across the district. SDMs tasked with daily reporting to track stock and prevent shortages. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

The DC made the remarks after chairing a review meeting at the Mini Secretariat conference hall to assess the demand, supply and stock position of LPG cylinders across the district.

During the meeting, district food and supplies controller (DFSC) Ashok Rawat informed officials that 17,725 commercial cylinders had been received in the district over the past two days. “A total of 327,988 domestic LPG cylinders have been supplied so far this month,” he added.

Officials said the steady supply has ensured that domestic LPG distribution is continuing without disruption. At present, 58 gas agencies are supplying LPG cylinders to consumers across the district. With the resumption of online booking services, consumers are receiving cylinders within two to three days of booking, officials added.

DC Kumar also directed officials to closely monitor LPG stock and supply across the district. He instructed all sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) to regularly monitor LPG stock in their respective areas and submit daily stock reports to the district administration.

The DC also directed that certain institutions be prioritised in LPG distribution. These include hospitals, educational institutions with hostel facilities, families conducting weddings for daughters and sports academies. He instructed officials to maintain 20% of the gas supply as reserve stock to meet urgent requirements.

Officials said a district-level committee headed by the DC has been formed to oversee LPG supply and stock management. The committee includes officials of the rank of superintendent of police, chief medical officer (CMO), district education officer and the district food and supplies controller.

DC Kumar also appealed to residents not to pay attention to rumours regarding LPG availability and urged consumers to use official booking channels such as WhatsApp, IVRS and mobile applications to avoid unnecessary panic.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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