Frustration is rising among residents across the city as delays in LPG cylinder deliveries have forced many to queue up outside gas agencies in the hope of getting a refill.
People standing in queues at several locations told TOI that the uncertainty around supply has compelled many to take leave from work or shut their businesses for the day just to wait in line, unsure of when their next cylinder will arrive.
In an effort to curb hoarding and ensure fair distribution of cooking gas, the government has extended the minimum waiting period for booking a domestic LPG refill from 21 days to 25 days. Consumers must place bookings online, after which filled cylinders are delivered to their homes.
However, the situation varies across Pune. While some consumers said they received cylinders within two to three days in certain areas, others complained of severe shortages. The uneven supply has triggered panic buying, with residents rushing to nearby gas agencies hoping to obtain a refill directly.
Chetan Gaikwad, a home chef from Katraj, said he spent the entire day travelling across the city trying to find a cylinder. “I have been running from pillar to post to get a cylinder for my work. Someone told me to go to Kharadi, so I did. Then I went to Deccan and now I have come to Fatimanagar, but had no luck yet,” he said.
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