Bhubaneswar, Mar 10: The Odisha government on Tuesday assured citizens that there is no shortage of cooking gas in the state. Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed the availability of LPG, petrol and diesel and said sufficient stocks are available, urging people not to be unduly concerned, officials said.

According to the official sources, the Chief Secretary chaired a meeting with senior administrative secretaries from the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, along with representatives of oil marketing companies including IOCL, HPCL and BPCL. The meeting discussed distribution systems and supply chain arrangements for transporting LPG from refineries and depots to retail outlets.

Officials from the oil companies informed the government that there are no issues in supplying cooking gas, petrol and diesel to consumers. They assured that domestic LPG supply remains stable despite reports of shortages in some parts of the country.

Earlier in the day, the Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO) submitted a memorandum to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, seeking intervention to resolve disruptions in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders. The association said irregular supply has created serious operational challenges for hotels and restaurants, directly affecting cooking and service delivery.

HRAO Chairman J.K. Mohanty warned that the shortage threatens the daily functioning of establishments and could impact tourism in the state. He noted that the hospitality industry depends heavily on uninterrupted LPG supply to maintain operations and customer service.

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While the government’s assurance has eased concerns for households, the hospitality sector continues to press for smooth commercial LPG supply to protect livelihoods and sustain Odisha’s tourism economy.