CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said that 4, 032 government-run petrol pumps have been operational across the state, recording an average daily sale of 4, 804 kiloliters of petrol and 12, 003 kiloliters of diesel.
“The state receives 200, 000 gas cylinders daily, while approximately 190, 000 cylinders are being distributed, ” the Chief Minister told the media here on the LPG and fuel status in the state amidst the escalating West Asia conflict.
He said supplies of commercial LPG are also being maintained.
“Measures are being taken to ensure that there is absolutely no shortage of gas in hospitals, schools, and other essential institutions.” Currently, a stock of 173, 000 commercial gas cylinders is available.
“The Central government has established a 70 per cent allocation framework specifically for the commercial LPG sector. The domestic LPG production within the country has been increased by 40 per cent to reduce dependence on imports, ” he said.