Chandigarh, March 11 || Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Wednesday appealed to the Union government to ensure that there is no shortage of essential commodities such as LPG, petrol and diesel in view of the ongoing war-like situation in the West Asian region.
Chairing a meeting with representatives of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), the Minister emphasised the need for coordinated measures to maintain uninterrupted supply and prevent panic among the public.
Addressing the meeting, Minister Kataruchak said: “In view of the war going on in the West Asian region, the Union government must ensure that there is no dearth of essential commodities such as LPG, petrol and diesel so that the public does not face any inconvenience.”