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Addressing the media, the officials informed that the supply of LPG and all petroleum products, including petrol and diesel, in the state remains completely normal and under control. Adequate stocks are available, and uninterrupted supply is being ensured through robust infrastructure, continuous monitoring systems, and effective coordination between OMCs and the State Government. At present, Meghalaya has a total of 334 retail outlets, including 205 of IndianOil, 43 of Bharat Petroleum, 72 of Hindustan Petroleum, and 14 private outlets. Current stock levels are sufficient to meet approximately 25 days of petrol demand and 46 days of diesel demand. All retail outlets are functioning normally without any restriction on sales, and consumption patterns remain consistent with normal levels observed during January–March 2026. Citizens have been advised to avoid panic buying.

In the LPG sector, services are being provided to approximately 3.7 lakh consumers through a network of 66 distributors across the state. Adequate stock of domestic LPG cylinders is available, and no instances of dry-out have been reported. On average, around 4,103 LPG refills are delivered daily, and the current backlog of about 5 days is being cleared as per scheduled bookings. The officials highlighted significant progress in digitization, with 83 percent of LPG bookings now being made through digital platforms, compared to 68 percent two months ago. Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) compliance has also improved to 67 percent from 36 percent two months ago, ensuring transparency and preventing diversion