Chaos Erupts at Rohtak Gas Agency Over LPG Cylinder Supply Concerns
A significant disturbance occurred on Friday morning outside Ravi Gas Agency in Bohar village, Rohtak, as a large crowd of residents gathered to secure LPG cylinders. The situation turned chaotic temporarily, prompting police intervention to manage the unrest.
Police Intervene to Restore Order
Local authorities were alerted after people began crowding the agency premises. ASI Jai Singh stated that upon receiving a call about the commotion, police personnel immediately arrived at the scene. They informed the gathered residents that everyone would receive gas and instructed them to form orderly queues to complete their booking procedures, which helped normalize the situation.
Agency Owner Addresses Supply Situation
Dr Praveen Nandal, owner of Ravi Gas Agency, clarified that there was no need for panic regarding domestic LPG cylinders. He emphasized that the supply remains normal, with cylinders delivered directly to homes after booking. "People do not need to assemble at the agency. Whoever makes a booking will receive the cylinder at their doorstep. There is no major issue with the supply of domestic LPG cylinders," Nandal explained.
However, he acknowledged a current disruption in commercial gas cylinder supplies. "Commercial cylinders are not arriving from the supply side at the moment. Domestic cylinders are coming regularly, and delivery vehicles are being sent according to the bookings," he added.
Consumer Concerns and Business Impact
Some residents expressed worries about new LPG booking rules and potential supply delays. Subhash, a resident of Azadgarh in Rohtak, highlighted practical challenges: "If we have to wait 25 days for the next booking, it becomes difficult for us. If gas is not available on time, we may have to rely on firewood for cooking."
Employees from gas agencies noted that cylinders are now dispatched based on confirmed bookings, with supply vehicles arriving at regular intervals to ensure home deliveries. Meanwhile, businesses such as hotels, sweet makers, and roadside eateries raised concerns about possible shortages of commercial cylinders, which could disrupt their daily operations if supplies remain affected.
The incident underscores broader anxieties about LPG availability in the region, despite assurances of normal domestic supply.
