PATNA, March 13 -- The Bihar government on Thursday asserted that there is no shortage of LPG cylinders or fuel in the state. This statement came after a high-level meeting with major public sector oil and gas companies to review LPG distribution and fuel availability across Bihar. The meeting, chaired by development commissioner Mihir Kumar Singh, included representatives from all major oil and gas companies. Directives were issued to all district magistrates (DMs) and superintendents of police (SPs) to monitor and take strict action against black marketing or hoarding of cooking gas cylinders. DGP Vinay Kumar and Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Arvind Kumar Chaudhary were also present and addressed the meeting. Representatives from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) clarified that there had been heavy server loads while obtaining OTPs during gas bookings. As a result, the company has decided that OTPs will no longer be required for gas deliveries, according to a press statement summarizing the meeting. The development commissioner highlighted that out of the total gas distributed in the state, 98% is for domestic use while only 2% is for commercial purposes. Following Union government guidelines, the Bihar government is ensuring the smooth distribution of domestic LPG cylinders. While some curtailment has been applied to commercial gas cylinder distribution as a precaution, supplies for hospitals and educational institutions will remain uninterrupted. "People should not be influenced by rumors or false information. There is no crisis of LPG, petrol, or diesel in the state. District magistrates should also provide accurate updates on their official social media pages," the Development Commissioner emphasized....