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News Topical, Digital Desk : Amid the chaos surrounding the supply of LPG cylinders in the country, despite government efforts to pacify consumers and ensure smooth supply of gas, profiteering by some individuals has distorted the market.
According to a survey conducted by online survey firm LocalCircles, 57 percent of domestic consumers in the country are facing delays and black marketing of LPG cylinders due to panic buying and hoarding. The survey collected responses from domestic consumers across 309 districts in the country.
Supply disruptions and delays
- 43% reported that their dealers had not mentioned any such problem.
- 21% reported that their dealer said there was currently a supply shortage.
- 32% reported that the dealer said there might be a delay in supply.
- 4% did not give a clear answer.
Delays and black marketing
- 43% reported no difficulty with booking and delivery.
- 29% reported that dealers said cylinders were not available, which delayed bookings.
- 7% reported having to wait longer than usual for delivery.
- 14% said that they had to buy LPG cylinders from black market at higher prices.
- 7% reported that they had to follow up multiple times to receive the delivery.
Suppliers are charging Rs 100-500 extra
36 percent of domestic consumers surveyed said that LPG is being black-marketed in their area and suppliers and middlemen are charging Rs 100-500 extra per cylinder.
In some cases, people are reporting paying 2-4 times the cylinder price, i.e. up to Rs 1500-2500.
- 39% of those surveyed reported that no black market purchases were made in their home or neighbourhood.
- 8% said they had to spend up to Rs 100 extra per cylinder.
- 11% said they paid Rs 100-300 extra per cylinder.
- 8% said they had to pay Rs 300-500 more per cylinder.
- 8% reported that they paid more than Rs 500 extra per cylinder.
- 25% did not give a clear answer.
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