The Assam government has taken strict action against five LPG distributors across the state, suspending their operations with immediate effect after discrepancies were found in the supply and distribution system, officials said on Saturday.
The decision was announced in a statement issued by the Office of the Chief Secretary as part of intensified monitoring of fuel distribution networks. The move comes amid global uncertainties linked to West Asia and follows directives from the Centre to tighten oversight of essential commodities.
The suspended agencies are located in Tezpur, Biswanath Charali, Dhubri, Howly in Barpeta district, and Hojai. Authorities have barred them from receiving further LPG stock or allocations under the Supply Planning and Distribution (SPD) mechanism until further notice.
To prevent disruption for consumers, the government has reassigned customers linked to these distributors to nearby authorised agencies. Officials emphasised that domestic LPG supply across the state remains stable, with no shortages reported.
In a related development, the state has secured an increase in commercial LPG allocation, which has now been raised to 70 per cent following compliance with certain reform measures. This is expected to benefit businesses and commercial users reliant on LPG.
Reiterating its firm stance, the government said it will not tolerate malpractice in the distribution of essential commodities. Authorities also indicated that further action may be taken based on findings from the ongoing review being conducted in coordination with oil marketing companies.
Officials added that the situation is being closely monitored to safeguard consumer interests and ensure an uninterrupted supply chain across the state.
