Incidents of LPG pilferage have reportedly resurfaced in the Chandor-Guirdolim area, raising fresh concerns among residents. This could be a pervasive issue across the State. Reports of delivery personnel siphoning off small quantities of gas before delivery are becoming increasingly common. In many cases, delivery staff do not carry weighing machines, despite this being a mandated requirement. The lack of verification creates an opportunity for illegal practices to thrive unchecked. There is a substantial price difference between domestic and commercial LPG cylinders. Unscrupulous individuals exploit this gap by transferring small amounts of gas from subsidised domestic cylinders into commercial ones, which are sold at a higher price.
First and foremost, LPG distributors must ensure that delivery personnel are equipped with functional weighing machines. Additionally, strict monitoring and random checks should be implemented to enforce compliance. It would be prudent for consumers to equip themselves with a simple weighing device in order to weigh the cylinder in the presence of the delivery staff. It will be a one-time investment that can save consumers a significant amount of money. In cases where discrepancies are found, they should be promptly reported to consumer forums or relevant authorities for redressal.
