Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
| Photograph Credit: ANI
Amid the continuing warfare 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 dangle led to rumours spreading immediate across India about a likely liquefied petroleum gasoline (LPG) scarcity, constructing unnecessary assert among the public.
“Rumours are being unfold about a scarcity of LPG cylinders attributable to the warfare in Gulf international locations. The Punjab Authorities is totally alert and monitoring the peril carefully,” he mentioned.
‘Will act’
Cautioning in opposition to makes an are attempting to milk the peril, the Chief Minister mentioned the govt. will act firmly in opposition to somebody attempting to contain awe or manipulate the availability of very crucial items. “If somebody tries to deceive folks by hoarding very crucial items or spreading rumours about shortages, the severest exemplary action will likely be taken,” he mentioned.
Mr. Mann added that he has raised the topic with the Union govt to make sure that that adequate supply of LPG cylinders is maintained so that customary folks attain not face grief within the approaching days.
The Congress social gathering, within the period in-between, hit out at the AAP govt, attempting for clarification on the peril of the availability of cooking gasoline across the Yell.
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring alleged that gasoline supply disaster has hit both industrial and domestic patrons, with households moreover going without offers for the last few days.
“We are searching at a critical assert when folks can also not be ready to gentle their gasoline stoves and cook dinner their food, while the govt. appears entirely unmindful and unconcerned about it,” he warned.
Individually, Haryana Minister of Yell for Food and Civil Offers Rajesh Nagar mentioned currently, the availability of petrol, diesel and domestic LPG across Haryana is running smoothly and fundamental oil firms – Indian Oil Corporation Puny (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Puny (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Puny (HPCL) dangle adequate stock available.
He mentioned there became a transient disruption within the availability of industrial cylinders, which is ready to moreover be resolved soon.
Published – March 13, 2026 06:49 am IST
