Vijayawada, March 16 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu convened a high level meeting on Monday on steps to curb black marketing of LPG cylinders in the State and ensure supply of LPG to hospitals, schools and temples.

He directed officials to keep track of LPG stocks, bookings and supplies in Andhra Pradesh amid concerns over global war disruptions.

Naidu asked officials concerned to maintain strict vigil to prevent cylinders from entering the black market and any misuse during deliveries. He instructed daily monitoring of supplies, stocks, and bookings to avoid public panic, emphasizing uninterrupted service to hospitals, schools, temples, and canteens.

The representatives from major gas firms BPCL, HPCL and IOCL atte...