The Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer A;airs, Meghalaya has taken note of the
news report captioned “Meghalaya running out of LPG supply; consumers hit” published
in The Shillong Times on 28th March 2026. In this connection, it is clarified that there is no
issue with Domestic LPG supply in the State at present. Domestic LPG is being supplied
in the normal course, and the State Government is closely monitoring distribution to ensure
that all genuine consumers receive their entitlement without disruption. The State has
strengthened monitoring through the State and District LPG committees, along with daily
reporting and coordination with Oil Marketing Companies.
The LPG situation in Meghalaya has evolved in phases. Following the Government of India’s
directive on rationing from 11thMarch, domestic supply remained broadly stable until around
20 March. Thereafter, a temporary disruption was observed due to a combination of factors,
including policy adjustments, rollout of e-KYC requirements, operational hesitation at the
distributor level, and the spread of misinformation leading to avoidable panic among
consumers. This a;ected booking patterns and supply movement for a brief period.
However, the situation has since improved significantly, and domestic LPG supply has
stabilised after 24th March, continuing to meet essential household demand.
The Directorate would also like to clarify that Commercial LPG continues to face
constraints primarily due to the cap imposed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas. The Government of Meghalaya has taken up the matter at the highest level, seeking
enhancement of the cap and suitable relaxation in view of the State’s specific requirements.
The matter is currently under consideration. Given Meghalaya’s dependence on the tourism
and hospitality sector, coupled with the absence of PNG infrastructure and logistical
challenges due to hilly terrain, such constraints have a relatively higher impact on the State.
It may also be noted that the Government continues to actively review the situation at the
highest levels, including the meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary on 27th March 2026,
where supply logistics, monitoring mechanisms, and long-term solutions such as leveraging
the IGGL pipeline network were discussed, with directions issued to address related
bottlenecks.
The latest data further indicates that the situation is steadily normalising. Between 25th and
27th March, a total of 22,094 domestic LPG cylinders were supplied across the State, with
an average daily supply of 7,300–7,400 cylinders, which is comparable to pre-crisis levels.
Logistics have improved significantly, with movement scaling up to up to 30 truckloads per
day. Commercial LPG supply is also gradually restoring, with an average of 190–200
cylinders per day, being prioritised for essential and high-impact sectors. These trends
clearly indicate that the supply position is stabilising.
The State Government has also instituted daily inspections by District and Sub-Divisional
Supply Branch o)ices, and daily reports are being submitted to the Ministry of
Petroleum & Natural Gas for real-time monitoring and timely intervention. Strict action is
being taken against any instances of hoarding, black marketing, or overcharging.
With specific reference to the concerns highlighted in the news report, an on-ground inquiry
was conducted in the Jail Road area. It was found that Sunny Indane Gas Agency is
actively distributing LPG cylinders in the locality. The agency has been instructed to
ensure doorstep delivery strictly as per guidelines and to avoid distribution from
delivery points. However, it was also observed that in certain cases, consumers
themselves preferred to collect cylinders directly rather than wait for doorstep delivery,
which contributed to crowding at specific points.
The public is requested not to panic or resort to unnecessary stockpiling and to rely only on
verified information. For any assistance or clarification, citizens may contact the
Directorate’s Tollfree No. 1967 or WhatsApp No. 9402327737.
The Directorate also respectfully urges all media platforms, including social media, to
exercise due caution and refrain from sensational or unverified reporting, as such coverage
may create avoidable concern among the public.
The Government remains fully committed to ensuring uninterrupted and equitable LPG
supply across Meghalaya and to safeguarding the interests of both households and key
economic sectors.