TEZU, Mar 21: The District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) for LPG and petroleum products in Lohit district today reviewed the status of LPG refill booking and distribution, along with the availability of petroleum, oil & lubricants (POL), including motor spirit (MS) and high-speed diesel (HSD).
Chaired by Deputy Commissioner Kesang Ngurup Damo, the meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police Thutan Jamba, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Wakro) AJ Lungphi, ZPC Basanlu Dellang, ZPMs - Baplalum Chiba (Tezu) & Gulabso Bellai (Sunpura), TMWA general secretary Picaso Chai, and officials from various line departments.
Representatives of oil marketing companies—Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)—participated virtually.
Manager (LPG) Prateeksha Khanikar stated that LPG refill supply in the district remains regular and stable, and urged authorities to ensure close monitoring of distribution while encouraging consumers to adopt online booking. Senior Sales Officers of the oil companies stated that bulk sale of petroleum products has been temporarily suspended to prevent hoarding and black marketing.
The committee decided to constitute a flying squad comprising administrative and enforcement officials to monitor the sale and distribution of petroleum products and conduct surprise inspections. It also resolved to prepare a list of bulk consumers, including organizations, departments, companies, and individuals, so that approvals for bulk purchases can be regulated by the DC in consultation with the oil companies.
The oil marketing companies were further directed to facilitate offline booking of LPG refills through distributors in areas facing connectivity issues.
The DLMC also discussed exploring alternative fuels such as Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) and resolved to meet regularly to review and ensure the steady availability of petroleum products in the district. (DIPRO)