Adequate Petrol, LPG Stocks: Tripura Govt Amid Panic Buying
- By Thetripurapost Desk, Agartala
- Mar 03, 2026
- 12
Amid mounting public concern over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Sushanta Chowdhury, Tripura’s Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, on Tuesday issued a categorical appeal urging citizens to refrain from panic buying, affirming that the state maintains ample reserves of petrol, diesel, and LPG.
Speaking to the media following a consultative meeting with representatives of merchant associations and petrol pump owners, the minister stated that the government had undertaken a comprehensive review of the supply situation in light of reports indicating a surge in fuel purchases across certain districts. He underscored that apprehensions of an impending shortage of petroleum products were entirely unfounded and assured that existing stocks are more than sufficient to meet demand.
Chowdhury further revealed that he had held discussions with senior officials of Indian Oil Corporation, who confirmed that Tripura possesses adequate fuel supplies to sustain normal consumption levels for at least the next month. He clarified that supply disruptions typically arise only when railway or highway transportation networks are impeded, adding that, at present, both logistical movement and weather conditions remain favourable.
Emphasizing the need for public restraint, the minister cautioned that unnecessary crowding at petrol pumps and excessive purchasing could generate avoidable anxiety and artificially strain the distribution system.
In separate statements issued via social media, he reiterated that stocks of petroleum products and essential commodities remain robust, and that the overall situation in the state is stable and under close administrative supervision. The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, he said, is actively monitoring the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted availability and price stability.
Merchant bodies have been advised to adhere strictly to fair pricing practices, with a clear warning that any attempt to engineer artificial scarcity or engage in black marketing would invite stringent legal action.
Notwithstanding these assurances, long queues were observed at several petrol outlets in Agartala since Monday night, reflecting heightened public anxiety over a perceived supply disruption.