A noticeable dip has been observed in LPG stock levels across several cities in the Vidarbha region. Current data indicates that the average stock maintained by HPCL and BPCL is now below one day’s consumption. When factoring in supplies that are currently in transit, availability extends to roughly two days, as per reports submitted by public sector oil companies to the government.
IOCL is relatively better positioned, with around 1.4 days of available stock, along with additional supplies expected to cover nearly three more days of demand. Officials have emphasized that stock replenishment is ongoing and continuous, assuring that inventories are not expected to run dry at any point.
Over the past month, buffer stock levels across the three PSU oil companies in Vidarbha have shown a gradual decline. Earlier, supplies were sufficient to meet up to five days of demand, depending on the company.
This reduced slightly to around 4.5 days—including stock in transit—before dipping further in recent days.
According to a media report, despite supply pressures, demand remains strong. Both dealers and companies attribute this trend partly to panic buying. In Nagpur alone, daily LPG consumption exceeds 30,000 cylinders across all three companies.
Smaller districts, however, present a mixed picture. Many report significantly lower consumption—often less than a quarter of Nagpur’s demand—which has helped maintain relatively better stock levels in some areas.
For instance, in Washim, HPCL currently holds stock sufficient for up to 11 days, with a daily consumption of just 85 domestic cylinders. In Gondia, HPCL has about two days of buffer stock, with additional supplies expected to cover another three days, placing it in a comparatively better position among smaller towns in the region.
Dealers have also raised concerns regarding slower booking processes, noting that the system appears to restrict orders beyond a certain limit, potentially impacting supply flow at the consumer level.
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