Bihar Development Commissioner Mihir Kumar Singh on Thursday (March 12, 2026) directed the officers and superintendents of police of all the districts of the state to strictly stop black marketing, illegal storage and unauthorized sale of domestic LPG gas cylinders. In view of the energy crisis situation arising from the current global scenario, he held a review meeting with the officials and superintendents of police of all the districts of the state.

Mihir Kumar Singh said that the government is fully alert to protect the interests of the common consumers and all necessary steps are being taken as per requirement. Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Arvind Kumar Choudhary directed to ensure regular inspection of gas agencies, warehouses and distribution system by running a special monitoring campaign in all the districts.

Instructions for monitoring social media

He said that if any complaint of black marketing or irregularities is received, immediate action should be taken against the concerned persons and agencies. Also, Director General of Police Vinay Kumar took a big decision and said that social media should also be monitored. Immediate action should be taken against those spreading rumors and black marketing. This instruction was given to all the Superintendents of Police. In the review meeting, instructions were also given to set up control rooms in all the districts to resolve the complaints of the general public.

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Executive Director of Indian Oil attended the meeting

Anup Kumar Rai, Executive Director of Indian Oil and State Head of Bihar-Jharkhand, said that there is adequate availability of domestic gas cylinders in the state and the supply system is normal. He appealed to the consumers to avoid any kind of panic or unnecessary storage.

Anoop Kumar Rai also told that due to some technical reasons, the OTP system has been temporarily suspended by Indian Oil. In the meeting, representatives of petroleum companies also clarified that there is no problem in the supply of petrol and diesel in the state. Besides, the supply of PNG gas also remains normal.

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While on one hand people in many states of the country are troubled by the shortage of LPG, on the other hand, there is a village in Gayaji district of Bihar such that the people here are carefree. This village is setting an example of self-reliance. This village is Bataspur of Bodhgaya block. People here do not need LPG cylinders.

Actually, on one hand there is a war going on between Iran, Israel and America and on the other hand people in India are facing problems regarding gas. The government is claiming that there is no shortage of gas anywhere but people are definitely getting worried. In such a situation, there is a lot of discussion about Bataspur village of Gayaji. These days, people here are neither standing in long queues nor buying LPG cylinders in black.

Cow dung gas plant is being installed in the village

It is said that the villagers here have installed cow dung gas plant in the village under Lohia Swachh Abhiyan and Gobardhan Yojana. From this plant, gas is supplied through pipelines to the kitchens of the entire village. The women of the village cook their family’s food daily on this gas.

Gobar gas meter is installed outside the house

The special thing about the village is that a cow dung gas meter has been installed outside every house, which shows how much gas is being used in which house. Villagers who donate cow dung to the plant get free gas, while those who are unable to donate cow dung are charged Rs 25 per unit.

Lalita Devi, a resident of the village, says that gas from this plant is reaching about 40 houses. Earlier there used to be a lot of filth in the village and dung was lying outside every house, but now gas is being made from the same dung. Chanchala Kumari, another village woman, said that all the people of the village are benefiting from the Gobardhan run under the Prime Minister’s Scheme.

What do the village heads say?

Village head Ishwar Manjhi said that this cow dung gas plant has been installed in the village with the cooperation of the villagers and has been running successfully for the last four years. At present gas is being supplied to about 40-50 houses through pipeline. Due to this, the women of the village have also got relief from wood smoke and the village has also remained clean.

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There is no problem of LPG in Bihar. Such a claim is being made. Meanwhile people are worried. The number for gas is not available before 25 days. On the other hand, black marketing is also causing problems. Amidst all these issues, an initiative has been taken by the DM of Patna to reduce the problem.

Call immediately for complaint

On the instructions of Patna District Magistrate, a helpline has been established at the district level to ensure smooth supply and distribution of domestic gas and its monitoring. Any consumer or general public can give information, complaint or information in this regard on phone number – 0612-2219810 from 9 am to 6 pm. Immediate action will be taken by the district administration.

Supaul DM said- avoid rumors

On the other hand, the district administration has clarified the situation regarding the concern spread among consumers regarding the alleged shortage of LPG in Supaul. The DM has appealed to the people not to pay attention to rumours. District Magistrate Sawan Kumar has told LPG consumers that there is no shortage of LPG anywhere in the district. Gas is being provided regularly to all consumers.

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Let us tell you that on Wednesday, gas consumers had protested by blocking roads at various places in Supaul against the alleged arbitrariness of gas agencies and problems in the availability of gas. NH was blocked. After this the district administration team is seen in active mode.

The administration says that there is adequate availability of gas in the district and constant monitoring is being done to keep the distribution system smooth. In Munger also, the District Magistrate has appealed to avoid rumors of gas shortage. Let us tell you that there is an atmosphere of chaos in Munger also. There is a long queue at the gas warehouse since four in the morning. The District Magistrate has said that there is sufficient stock of LPG cylinders in the district.

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On one hand, there is a war going on between Iran-America-Israel and on the other hand, due to this, the supply of LPG and natural gas in the country is being greatly affected. Although the Petroleum Ministry is claiming that there is stock of LPG, a picture of severe shortage of gas has emerged in Bihar. The matter is of Kaimur in Bihar. Here people have to buy cylinders in black.

On Tuesday (March 10, 2026), people reached a gas agency in Kaimur and expressed their problems. It was also told how the cylinder is available in black for Rs 1800 to Rs 2000. Many people even said that there is no gas at their place due to which even food is not being cooked.

‘Coming every day…and going’

A consumer who reached a gas agency in Kaimur said, “We came on Sunday, yesterday also on Monday, and have come even today. Here we are being called every day for gas, but gas is not being supplied. Every day people are coming and going. Here, gas worth Rs 1800-2000 is being sold in black in the market. Also called the AGM.

Kaimur, Bihar: Severe gas shortage in Mura has led to long queues since morning, with many returning empty-handed for three days. Cylinders are being sold at ₹2,000 in the market, leaving households, including hungry children, without cooking fuel.

A consumer says, “We came here… pic.twitter.com/K1Pttxnpz5

— IANS (@ians_india) March 10, 2026

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Gave warning of blocking GT Road

Another consumer said that we have been standing since morning. The man has been coming and going for three days. Didn’t get it even on Monday. Not found even today. Where will a man get Rs 1800-2000? The number of the gas agency owner is switched off. The lock is closed. There is no one to answer. Now what will happen is that the empty cylinder will pick up from here and GT Road will be jammed. The owners came and provided gas to every home. Food has not been cooked for two days. Said that if someone has a permanent house then he will not cook on wood. Another person said, “We came around 7.30 in the morning. There is no gas… we are helpless on gas. Where should we go to get gas in 2000?”

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