PAMPORE, March 18: MLA Pampore, Retired Justice Hasnain Masoodi, on Wednesday visited the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) bottling plant in Pampore to review the availability and supply of essential petroleum products, including LPG (HP Gas), petrol, and diesel.
During the visit, the MLA Pampore inspected various sections of the facility and interacted with officials to assess the current stock position and supply chain status. Officials briefed him that all essential fuels, including LPG, petrol, and diesel, are available in sufficient quantity.
They informed that the supply of petroleum products is functioning normally, with no disruptions reported in recent days. The supply sources, they said, remain stable and strong, ensuring uninterrupted distribution to consumers across the region.
Officials also urged the public not to panic, emphasizing that there is no shortage of fuel and that adequate reserves are being maintained to meet demand.
Expressing satisfaction over the arrangements, Masoodi appreciated the efforts of HPCL authorities in maintaining a smooth supply system. He was assured that there would be no shortage or inconvenience to the public in the coming days.
Speaking to Morning Kashmir, Masoodi said that the HPCL bottling plant in Pampore is a major and significant facility in Jammu and Kashmir, playing a crucial role in ensuring a steady supply of petroleum products across the region.
He added that officials informed him the plant has the capacity to handle and process around 2,10,000 LPG cylinders, ensuring adequate availability of cooking gas for the public. He reiterated that there is sufficient stock of LPG and that the supply system is operating smoothly without any disruption.
The officials further emphasized that the supply of petrol and diesel is also normal, with adequate reserves to meet current demand, and reiterated that there is no shortage of any petroleum product.
The MLA appealed to the public to continue using fuel and LPG as usual and avoid unnecessary hoarding. He also urged dealers and distributors not to indulge in stockpiling, warning that such practices can create artificial shortages and inconvenience consumers.
Reassuring the public, officials maintained that all necessary arrangements are in place to ensure uninterrupted supply of LPG, petrol, and diesel, and that there is no cause for concern.
