LPG supplies normal in TN & PY ; no need for panic booking:

OMCs

Chennai, Mar 24 (): LPG supplies from the three majorOil Marketing Companies -- IndianOil, BPCL and HPCL would benormal during the coming days and there was no need for panicbooking as restrictions have been imposed by the Stategovernment as part of of steps to curb spread of coronavirus,an apex body said. The back-end of the delivery chain of LPG comprises bulkinput, bottling and distribution logistics are functioning'normally without any hindrance' and supplies of cylinderswould continue to be normal, a statement issued on behalf ofthe State Level Coordinator for oil industry in Tamil Nadu andPuducherry said here.

The OMCs advised customers that due to the prevailingatmosphere (due to prohitory orders in Tamil Nadu), panicbooking with 'no' actual need may divert the essential supplyof cylinders away from those who really need it.

"In view of the situation, it is advised to book therefills at normal cycles as per the customers' regular need.

The LPG delivery staff as a precautionary measure wouldwear face masks for mutual safety during the delivery ofcylinder, the statement added. Tamil Nadu is under a lockdown till March 31 from Tuesdaytill March 31 from 6 PM on Tuesday to prevent the spred ofcoronavirus and prohibitory orders 4 would be invoked for itsimplementation.

Barring essential and emergency services, public andprivate transportation would not function during this period.

Fifteen persons in Tamil Nadu have reported positive forthe COVID-19 and are currently being treated in variousgovernment hospitals across the State.

Meanwhile, on supply of fuels at petrol pumps inTamil Nadu and Puducherry, the companies said fuel outletswould be manned by skeletal staff to offer fueling services tosupport reduced traffic and essential movement on emergencies.

Customers are assured that their requirement of fuelswould be adequately met by the public sector oil companies,the statement added. VIJ APRAPR APR