Uttar Pradesh Maintains Stable Supply of Essential Commodities
Senior officials overseeing fuel and agricultural inputs in Uttar Pradesh have confirmed that the state has adequate availability of both petroleum products and fertilizers. Supply chains are functioning normally, with stocks sufficient to meet current demand, ensuring no disruptions for consumers and farmers.
Fuel Supply Remains Robust and Controlled
Sanjay Bhandari, Executive Director of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) and State Level Coordinator of oil marketing companies (OMCs), stated that the supply position of petrol, diesel, and LPG in Uttar Pradesh is completely normal and under control. He attributed this stability to robust infrastructure, continuous monitoring, and effective coordination between OMCs and the state administration.
The state currently operates 13,168 retail outlets, including 12,331 run by OMCs and 863 private outlets, supported by 28 supply depots. On average, daily supplies include 1.6 crore litres of petrol and 3 crore litres of diesel. As of now, Uttar Pradesh has sufficient petrol stock for 18 days and diesel stock for 16 days, ensuring no constraints on retail sales.
Bhandari noted that nozzle sales between January and March 2026 have aligned with normal consumption patterns, indicating stable demand. He appealed to citizens to avoid panic buying and refrain from spreading rumours about shortages.
LPG Distribution and Consumer Updates
On the LPG front, the state serves approximately 4.88 crore consumers through 4,143 distributors and 36 bottling plants. Bhandari explained, A backlog of approximately 4.5 days is being cleared systematically as per the booking queue. LPG supply remains stable, with a present allocation level of 68% being maintained according to the guidelines of the Government of India.
However, OMCs have registered up to a 40% rise in complaints regarding late deliveries, highlighting some operational challenges. In related developments, oil marketing companies have clarified that no new LPG consumer registrations are being entertained until the West Asia crisis ends. Consumers can obtain a 5kg mini-LPG cylinder from distributors after submitting valid address proof.
Additionally, OMCs reported that Uttar Pradesh has recorded 28,210 new PNG consumers in the last month. Thirteen city gas distribution companies serve 20.94 lakh consumers in the state. According to data from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, over 2.39 crore households have been covered with the domestic PNG network, though adoption rates remain low among consumers.
Fertilizer Availability Ahead of Kharif Season
Ashutosh Kumar Mishra, Additional Director of the agriculture department, stated that the availability of chemical fertilizers in Uttar Pradesh is satisfactory ahead of the kharif season. Against a Kharif 2026 target of 61.5 lakh metric tonnes, availability up to April 6 stands at 26.22 lakh metric tonnes, with 25.58 lakh metric tonnes already distributed and 3.51 lakh metric tonnes remaining in stock.
Urea continues to account for the largest share, with over 11.39 lakh metric tonnes available so far, followed by:
- Diammonium phosphate (DAP) at 4.93 lakh metric tonnes
- NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) at 4.76 lakh metric tonnes
- Single super phosphate (SSP) at 3.53 lakh metric tonnes
- Most concentrated form of granular potassium (MOP) at 0.97 lakh metric tonnes
Mishra emphasized, We have sufficient stock of urea till June month. At present, combined cooperative and private sector stocks include around 11.38 lakh metric tonnes of urea and nearly 14.88 lakh metric tonnes of other fertilizers.
He added that guidelines are in place to ensure equitable distribution to farmers at notified prices, with limits fixed per hectare. Inspections, stock verification, and monitoring of sales centres are being carried out to prevent hoarding, overpricing, and illegal diversion, especially in seven border districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Officials Urge Public to Rely on Official Information
Both officials reiterated that there is no shortage of essential fuel or fertilizers in Uttar Pradesh. They urged the public and farming community to rely on official information and avoid unnecessary concern, emphasizing the importance of maintaining normal consumption patterns and trusting the established supply mechanisms.
