The Centre on Tuesday said it has intensified action against LPG hoarding across the country, conducting over 12,000 raids and seizing more than 15,000 cylinders amid reports of panic buying and rumours of a supply shortage, reported news agency IANS. Officials, however, reiterated that there is no shortage of LPG and urged consumers to avoid unnecessary bookings. 12,000 raids conducted to curb hoarding Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, said enforcement teams have been actively carrying out inspections to prevent hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders, reported IANS. She said the large-scale crackdown is aimed at stabilising supply and ensuring that cylinders reach genuine domestic consumers without disruption. Govt assures adequate LPG availability Despite the surge in demand, the government maintained that LPG stocks remain sufficient across the country. Sharma noted that nearly 70,000 bookings were recorded on Monday alone, largely driven by panic buying, reported IANS. She appealed to consumers to remain calm and avoid excessive or duplicate bookings, stating that the supply chain is functioning normally. Push …