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ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ, ਇਹ ਖਬਰ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇੱਥੇ ਦੇਖੋ।
Opposition should not mislead the public, but cooperate in times of crisis: CM
Strict action will be taken against those indulging in black marketing and hoarding
Chandigarh, 28 March 2026
Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini assured the people of the state that in view of the situation developing in Central Asia, there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or cooking gas in the state and there is no need to panic. He warned those involved in black marketing and hoarding of petroleum products and said that strict action will be taken against anyone found guilty.
The Chief Minister was addressing a press conference in Chandigarh today. On this occasion, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Director General of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department Sh. K. Makarand Pandurang, Additional Director (Administration) Smt. Varsha Khangwal, and Media Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Praveen Attrey were present.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that amid the war-like situation in Central Asia, some people are spreading misinformation about shortages of essential commodities, whereas everything is normal in the country and the state. He thanked Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi for reducing excise duty on petroleum products, stating that this will help keep the prices of diesel, petrol, and gas stable for the general public.
The Chief Minister said that whenever the country has faced any crisis, Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has always stood with the people with a firm resolve of “Nation First.” Whether it was the COVID period, the Afghanistan crisis, or other challenging situations, he has united the country each time. He added that the Prime Minister is in contact with global leaders to promote peace and protect India’s interests.
He said that the “Nation First” and “India First” policy has already shown results, including bringing back Indian citizens and ensuring the smooth passage of trade through the Strait of Hormuz, and now the reduction in excise duty is helping mitigate adverse impacts. He reiterated that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or gas in the state, and people should avoid panic buying to prevent unnecessary pressure on the system.
He informed that he has personally held meetings with petroleum companies, and the supply situation of petrol, diesel, and gas in the state is the same as it was four months ago. Adequate stock is available. There are 4,032 government petrol pumps in the state, with an average daily sale of 4,804 kilolitres of petrol and 12,003 kilolitres of diesel. Oil marketing companies have increased terminal operations, sped up dispatches, deployed field officers and prioritized morning supplies, ensuring normalcy.
Regarding cooking gas, he said the situation is fully satisfactory. The state receives about 2 lakh cylinders daily and distributes around 1.9 lakh cylinders. Adequate stock is available at bottling plants, and refill norms of 25 days in urban areas and 45 days in rural areas are being followed. Supply of commercial LPG is also ongoing, with special attention to hospitals, schools, and essential institutions.
He added that currently 1.73 lakh commercial cylinders are in stock. The central government has implemented a 70 percent allocation framework for commercial LPG. He thanked the Prime Minister, noting that domestic LPG production has been increased from 40 percent to reduce import dependency.
The Chief Minister said strict action is being taken against black marketing and hoarding. As of March 24, 928 LPG cylinders and 4 vehicles have been seized, 66 accused have been identified, and 8 FIRs have been registered.
He said police patrolling has been intensified in sensitive areas, and strict action is being taken against rumor-mongers. To ensure uninterrupted gas supply, the state has also reduced the lease rent for laying PNG pipelines from ₹3 lakh per kilometre for 10 years in advance to ₹1,000 per kilometre as a one-time charge, benefiting both companies and consumers.
Currently, Haryana has 28,377 kilometres of PNG pipeline. The state aims to achieve 13,33,603 PNG connections, out of which 5,59,761 have been installed and 3,32,162 are operational. Work is underway to activate the remaining connections. The government has also introduced deemed permission to accelerate PNG expansion, and domestic connections are expected to double in the next three months.
There are 586 CNG stations in the state, and pipeline expansion is progressing rapidly in districts such as Bhiwani, Palwal, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Jhajjar, Karnal, and Kaithal.
In terms of natural gas infrastructure, Haryana has strong pipeline networks, including a 455 km Chhainsa–Jhajjar–Hisar pipeline, a 921 km Dadri–Bawana–Nangal pipeline, and a 132 km Dadri–Panipat pipeline. The HVJ-GREP-DVPL network is fully operational, while the Mehsana-Bathinda pipeline is partially operational. Petroleum product pipelines such as Rewari-Kanpur, Jamnagar-Loni, and Mundra-Delhi are fully functional, while the Piyala-Jewar pipeline is under construction.
Overall, the supply of petrol, diesel, and LPG in Haryana is stable, and there is no need for panic. The Chief Minister said he held a meeting with all Deputy Commissioners yesterday and confirmed that there is no shortage anywhere. The Prime Minister also reviewed the situation with Chief Ministers of various states and assured uninterrupted supply.
War rooms have been set up at the state level under the Chief Secretary and at the district level under Deputy Commissioners to address public concerns. The Chief Minister appealed to citizens to understand the Prime Minister’s resolve and cooperate with the government during this time. He emphasized the need to spread awareness about the situation and government measures so that people remain informed.
He also urged opposition leaders not to mislead the public by spreading rumours of shortages but to cooperate during times of crisis. He remarked that seeking political gain during disasters has been the agenda of the Congress, but people will not be misled.
