Panicked consumers place footwear to book LPG cylinders in Nirmal

LPG consumers in Adilabad faced long queues and delays amid an alleged cylinder shortage, worsened by West Asia tensions. Officials attributed delays to panic booking and assured sufficient supply, urging residents to report grievances via the state toll-free helpline 1967

Adilabad: Consumers of various agencies continue to face inconvenience due to an alleged shortage of LPG cylinders across the erstwhile Adilabad district. They queued up for LPG cylinders by placing footwear at an agency in Bhainsa on Tuesday, reflecting the gravity of the crisis.

Amid a shortage of cylinders attributed to the West Asia conflict, consumers at an LPG agency formed serpentine queues to book cylinders, while others gathered at the outlet from early morning to collect them. Many placed slippers to mark their presence and ensure they did not miss the opportunity to secure cylinders.

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Consumers said they were forced to wait for long hours at the agency both to place orders and to collect cylinders. Those who had already booked cylinders were also seen waiting at the outlet to receive them. They expressed displeasure over the prolonged waiting time, which affected their day-to-day work, and urged the government to take steps to address the scarcity.

When contacted, District Civil Supplies Officer Rajender told ‘Telangana Today’ that the district had sufficient cylinders. He stated that certain consumers were booking cylinders in panic, fearing future shortages. He added that tahsildars and deputy tahsildars had been pressed into service to address delivery-related challenges and to avoid delays.

Officials said steps were being taken to prevent any shortage of cylinders and to resolve consumer grievances by coordinating with sales officers and representatives of LPG agencies. They advised consumers to report delayed deliveries and shortages on the State-level toll-free helpline 1967.