Long wait: Consumers queuing up outside a gas dealer’s shop amid shortage in the supply of LPG cylinders, in Kolkata on Thursday. | Photo Credit: PTI The West Bengal government on Thursday chalked out the standard operating procedure (SOP) to manage the supply and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) amid reports of fuel shortage in the country triggered by the conflict in West Asia. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had called for the framing of an SOP at an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss ways to mitigate the situation. “This SOP is issued to guide coordinated monitoring, stabilise supplies, and facilitate immediate redressal of public grievances. It aims to ensure continuity of critical public services such as midday meals in schools, Integrated Child Development Services, hospital diets, and essential domestic consumption,” the SOP stated. Published – March 13, 2026 01:01 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation War lays a political and diplomatic minefield for Modi LDF’s development narrative in Kollam constituency will face a stiff challenge from UDF