OMCs confirmed that they have enough LPG stocks at their bottling plants and that LPG distributors will operate as usual. They urged consumers not to panic.
Hyderabad: Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) – Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) – have assured the public that LPG supply will continue despite a strike by bulk LPG transporters from the Southern Region Bulk LPG Transport Owners Association.
OMCs confirmed that they have enough LPG stocks at their bottling plants and that LPG distributors will operate as usual. They urged consumers not to panic.
The strike follows disagreements over new transportation tender terms, which were set after discussions with transporters across India. OMCs clarified that the tender follows government and safety guidelines to ensure safe LPG transportation.
The transporters are mainly protesting against penalty clauses related to safety violations. However, OMCs stated that these safety rules are necessary for the protection of tanker owners, drivers, and consumers.
OMCs are in talks with major transporters to resolve the issue and have requested striking transporters to return to work to avoid disruptions in LPG supply.
