No shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel in Kerala: Oil industry officials
Kochi (PTI): Oil industry officials said on Friday that there was no shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel in Kerala, with supplies continuing smoothly across the state.
Priority was being given to essential sectors, and the public has been urged not to panic buy as deliveries remain uninterrupted, they said in a statement here.
"The State Level Coordinator (SLC), Oil Industry – Kerala, on behalf of all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), assures the public that there is adequate availability of LPG, Petrol, and Diesel across the state, and supply operations are being closely monitored and maintained without disruption," it said.
The statement said that domestic LPG cylinder stocks are adequately available, and deliveries are being carried out to customers as per their bookings.
"Stocks at LPG distributorships are continuously replenished by respective OMCs to ensure uninterrupted service. A booking interval restriction is currently in place as a regulatory measure to ensure equitable distribution among all consumers. Customers may be assured that their refills will be delivered to their residence," it said.
Officials said that the Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) has been made mandatory to ensure secure and verified delivery to registered customers.
"All customers are requested to cooperate by sharing the DAC at the time of delivery. Customers are also encouraged to book refills through digital platforms only and avoid visiting distributor showrooms for refill booking," the statement said.
For Non-Domestic (ND)/commercial LPG supplies, as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), and the Government of Kerala, 66 per cent of the average pre-crisis demand is being supplied overall, it said.
At the same time, 100 per cent supply is being ensured to essential sectors such as hospitals, hostels, crematoriums, schools, and old age homes, while 62 per cent supply is being provided to semi-essential and non-essential sectors.
"It is reiterated that customers need not panic, and Oil Marketing Companies remain committed to providing LPG refills through their distributor network in a smooth and timely manner," the statement said.
All the Oil Marketing Companies also assure that there are adequate stocks of Petrol and Diesel available at retail outlets as well as storage locations across the state of Kerala, it said.
"There are no reported instances of panic buying anywhere in the state. Stocks at retail outlets are being regularly monitored and replenished to ensure uninterrupted availability," the statement said.
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Amaravati as capital of Andhra has nationwide support, except YSRCP: CM Naidu
Amaravati (PTI): Despite alleged conspiracies orchestrated by the opposition YSRCP, Amaravati's status as the capital of Andhra Pradesh has received unanimous support from the country, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday.
Addressing a press conference, Naidu asserted that after receiving the central government's sovereign seal, no one can alter the status of the capital city in the future.
"They (YSRCP) wanted to destroy Amaravati, but we brought a law. Today, the entire country stands behind Amaravati. Overcoming all conspiracies, Amaravati has emerged victorious."
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making Amaravati the capital of the southern state, was passed by the Parliament.
He claimed that letters were written to the World Bank, opposing Amaravati and false narratives were spread against the project, including claims about its viability and safety.
Alleging that such actions were aimed at "damaging" the capital, he said that similar attempts were continuing.
"The dreams of five crore people have been fulfilled with the help of the Centre's sovereign seal. Nobody will be able to change anything in the future," he said.
Noting that there are 50 parties in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, he said, "Despite ideological and personal differences, and no direct connection to Andhra Pradesh's capital, they all supported the Amaravati Bill to safeguard the interests of the country."
Naidu attacked the opposition party, alleging that it has no sense of national interest and is not concerned about Andhra Pradesh's progress.
He expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the passage of the Amaravati Bill in Parliament.
The CM said PM Modi had laid the foundation stone for Amaravati in line with the Singapore master plan.
He further said that PM, who had originally laid the foundation stone and later returned to relaunch construction activities, is expected to inaugurate the major projects in Amaravati in 2029.
"Soil from temples and places of worship across the country, along with water from various rivers, was brought for the project, while the prime minister gave soil from Parliament and water from the Yamuna," Naidu said.
The chief minister emphasised that this symbolic act reflected the support of Parliament and the entire nation for Amaravati.
He said the government's vision involves a cluster of nine cities with world-class infrastructure, designed by global architects to ensure long-term development.
To achieve this, the design integrates urban planning concepts such as clean and green infrastructure, underground utilities, and walk-to-work systems.
According to him, an agreement was signed with Singapore for developing the financial district, but it was later cancelled by the previous YSRCP regime, which also damaged the Amaravati brand.
Investments were attracted, with educational institutions establishing campuses, and land allocated to over 100 institutions.
Works progressing at a fast pace were halted, and the three-capital policy created divisions among regions, drawing criticism from the High Court.
Naidu claimed that attempts were made to counter the Amaravati farmers' movement and cases were filed, even as political tensions escalated during that period, and people brought his party back to power.
The chief minister said Andhra Pradesh, formed on a linguistic basis, was left without a capital, and the resolution sent to Parliament was approved, granting legal status.
Naidu said Amaravati would emerge as a hub for education, employment and knowledge, while parallel development was being pursued in Visakhapatnam and Tirupati.
He added that industries were being promoted across regions and major companies were setting up operations, alongside efforts to complete irrigation projects.
Naidu said capital development works worth Rs 56,000 crore were currently underway and would progress in phases, with major milestones expected by 2028.
The CM stated that Amaravati was designed as a self-sustainable project with financial support from institutions such as the World Bank, Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) and others.
Naidu said the state aims to achieve a USD 2.4 trillion economy by 2047, with Amaravati playing a key role in driving growth.
He added that the Centre and state were working together to secure funds for key projects, including Polavaram, Amaravati and other infrastructure initiatives.
The chief minister said the government was implementing short-term, medium-term and long-term plans to rebuild the state's economy and restore growth momentum.
