Friday, Apr 17, 2026 21:45 [IST]
Last Update: Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 16:05 [IST]
GANGTOK, : The
supply and distribution of LPG cylinders in Sikkim remains steady, with the
current backlog restricted to just 1.46 days, officials said.
“The
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, in coordination with the State government
and LPG distributors, continues to monitor supply lines closely to prevent
disruptions. Adequate LPG stocks are being maintained at bottling plants and go
downs to meet household demand,” states a press release.
The
total pending LPG bookings in Sikkim as on date stands at 5,284. Against this,
the average daily delivery is 3,618 cylinders. With this pace of delivery, the
overall backlog translates to only 1.46 days, informed a senior IOCL officer,
reflecting efficient last-mile supply chain management.
Emphasizing
the need for cooking gas among students, migrant labourers, and other temporary
residents who are unable to obtain regular LPG connections and do not possess
LPG passbooks, 5 Kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders have been made available at
selected LPG distributors and agencies in Gangtok district also.
Moreover,
concerned State officials are regularly publishing the next day’s LPG cylinder
distribution schedule for various areas through electronic and digital
platforms to ensure maximum public awareness and enable consumers to plan
accordingly.
The
government has urged citizens to refrain from panic buying of petrol, diesel,
and LPG, as all necessary measures are being taken to ensure uninterrupted
availability of these essential fuels. The public is advised to remain vigilant
against rumours and to rely only on official sources for accurate information.
LPG consumers are requested to use digital booking platforms for refills and
avoid unnecessary visits to distributors. As a prudent measure, citizens are
also encouraged to adopt alternate fuels such as electric or induction cooktops
wherever feasible. All residents have been further urged to practice energy
conservation in their daily activities during the current situation.
