No need to panic over essential supplies in Kashmir: Div Comm

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 21: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, V.K. Bidhuri, today urged the public not to panic over the availability of essential supplies in the Valley, including petrol, diesel, LPG and food grains.

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Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Bidhuri said there is a sufficient stock of food grains available, with buffer provisions in place for over a year. “For LPG, we have enough stock in advance — including seventeen days’ worth of supply — which is adequate,” he said.
Addressing the fuel situation, Bidhuri said that Kashmir consumes around 1,000 kilolitres of diesel per day, and currently, 12,500 kilolitres are available. “That is enough for 12 to 13 days, even though the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is temporarily closed,” he said.
Regarding petrol, he said the daily consumption stands at 625 kilolitres, and the region currently has a stock of nearly 10,000 kilolitres. “There is no need to line up at petrol pumps or panic. The situation is normal and under control,” Bidhuri said. He urged the public to avoid hoarding or creating unnecessary fear.

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