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UP Government on Alert Over Rumours and Black Marketing of Gas, Petrol and Diesel

The Modi government on Tuesday also moved to ration natural gas supplies, prioritising households receiving piped gas, vehicles running on compressed natural gas (CNG).

By victor dasgupta | Updated: March 11, 2026 9:41 AM IST

UP Government on Alert Over Rumours and Black Marketing of Gas, Petrol and Diesel

LPG supply being affected due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East led to panic among customers in different parts of Uttar Pradesh

UP Government on Alert Over Rumours and Black Marketing of Gas, Petrol and Diesel

District officials clarified that there was no shortage of LPG cylinders and assured that supply remained adequate

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UP Government on Alert Over Rumours and Black Marketing of Gas, Petrol and Diesel

Gautam Budh Nagar Magistrate checking no black marketing of diesel petrol and LPG

UP Government on Alert Over Rumours and Black Marketing of Gas, Petrol and Diesel

The Centre, however, has said there is no nationwide LPG crisis, adding that refineries have been directed to increase production by around 10% to stabilise supplies.

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UP Government on Alert Over Rumours and Black Marketing of Gas, Petrol and Diesel

Commercial LPG shortage enters third day, restaurants and hotels report supply disruptions across cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata.

UP Government on Alert Over Rumours and Black Marketing of Gas, Petrol and Diesel

The supply strain comes amid wider disruptions in global energy markets linked to tensions in West Asia.