Commercial LPG Supply Shortfall Persists in Nagpur Nagpur: Despite some commercial LPG supply resuming, the persistent backlog continues to leave hotels, caterers, and bulk users struggling to meet operational demands. LPG dealers report that even large distributors are receiving only 50-80 cylinders daily, far below the required volume, leading to delays and forced rationing. The shortage has been attributed to operational bottlenecks caused by the mandatory OTP-based delivery system, which has significantly slowed the supply chain. Bablu Tiwari, state president of the LPG Dealers Association of India, highlighted that OTP verification has increased delivery time per cylinder, reducing the total number of refills completed daily. "Each delivery now takes 10 to 15 minutes due to OTP verification, sharply cutting the daily supply capacity," Tiwari stated. The association has raised multiple concerns with authorities, citing issues such as unregistered mobile numbers during deliveries, particularly in households where the connection holder is absent. Tiwari noted that workers in industrial areas cannot access phones during duty hours, while many consumers have outdated contact details. In rural and semi-urban regions, frequent SIM card changes further compromise OTP validation reliability. Technical glitches and logistical challenges, including undelivered OTP messages on certain networks and delivery staff unfamiliarity with smartphones, have also contributed to delays. "Software errors during OTP entry are causing repeated delays, worsening the backlog," Tiwari added. A meeting was held on Wednesday with senior district administration officials, gas agencies, and distributors to address the crisis.#nagpur #lpg_dealers_association_of_india #bablu_tiwari #hp_gas #nara
