Uttar Pradesh’s LPG demand surged to 80 lakh daily due to rumors, says Deputy CM Maurya, blaming opposition leaders for panic and assuring resolution.
Published on: Mar 16, 2026 6:10 AM IST
ByHT Correspondent, PRAYAGRAJ
The demand for LPG cylinders in Uttar Pradesh surged dramatically from 50 lakh to 80 lakh per day following rumours, Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said on Sunday.
Maurya accused opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav of spreading false propaganda, claiming that their statements have created unnecessary panic among the public.
“Under normal circumstances, daily LPG demand was around 55–60 lakh cylinders. Due to these rumours and disinformation, it has now jumped to 88 lakh,” he said.
The deputy CM assured that the crisis would soon be resolved with additional oil and gas shipments arriving. “With Prime Minister Modi at the helm, this is possible,” he added.
Maurya further questioned the patriotism of the opposition leaders and compared their behaviour to that of Naxalites.
Addressing BJP workers, Maurya urged them to prepare for the 2027 Assembly elections. He claimed that the opposition is troubled by government schemes like free grains for 80 crore citizens, Ayushman Card health coverage, electrification of households, housing for millions, and direct cash transfers of ₹6,000 to each farmer, which have curbed corruption and criminal activity. He also referred to the elimination of mafia figure Atiq Ahmad in Prayagraj, highlighting the BJP’s governance achievements.
