Kohima, April 21: Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), in coordination with the Department of Food and Civil Supplies, Government of Nagaland, have assured that the supply of LPG cylinders and petroleum products across the state remains stable and fully under control. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the DIPR Conference Hall, New Capital Complex, Kohima.

Addressing the media, Himakshi Saikia, State Level Coordinator of IOCL Nagaland, along with Zubenthung Ovung, Depot Manager of Dimapur, Munin Bokotial, LPG Plant Manager, and Keyevi I Swu, Deputy Director of the Civil Supplies Department, emphasized that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG are available. Officials highlighted that uninterrupted supply is being maintained through robust infrastructure, daily monitoring, and close coordination with the State Government.

Nagaland currently has 250 retail outlets, including 238 operated by OMCs and 12 private outlets, supported by two supply depots. On average, 280 KL of petrol and 640 KL of diesel are supplied daily, with stock levels sufficient for six days of petrol and sixteen days of diesel. All outlets are functioning normally without restrictions, and consumption trends remain steady compared to earlier months.

For LPG, services are extended to over 4.2 lakh consumers through 84 distributors and one bottling plant. Approximately 6,258 refills are delivered daily, with a backlog of just over three days being steadily cleared. Officials confirmed that no dry-out situations have been reported. Digital adoption has also improved significantly, with 80.6% of bookings now made through online platforms, while Delivery Authentication Code compliance has risen to 78.4%.

To support migrant workers and students, 5 kg LPG cylinders are being made available, with 737 units sold since April 1. Commercial LPG allocation is currently maintained at 70%, prioritizing essential sectors such as hospitals, educational institutions, defence, railways, and hospitality.

Officials further noted that district-level monitoring committees are active, daily stock reports are submitted to the state control room, and inspections are being conducted to prevent hoarding and diversion. Since last month, 79 inspections have been carried out, resulting in show-cause notices to seven distributors for non-compliance.

Reiterating their commitment, OMCs and the State Government urged citizens to ignore rumours, avoid panic buying, and refrain from spreading misinformation. Consumers were reminded of multiple convenient booking options, including missed calls, SMS, IVRS, WhatsApp, the INDIANOIL ONE mobile app, e-commerce platforms under Bharat Bill Payment System, and the official IndianOil website