1.44 lakh litres of kerosene for district; rural distribution soon

Lokmat News Network

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The district has been allotted 1.44 lakh litres of kerosene for March–April as a temporary alternative fuel amid the Gulf war situation. Supply will come from the Loni Kalbhor depot in Pune, and distribution through rural ration shops will begin after transport rates are finalised.

Kerosene distribution was discontinued in 2016. To ensure short-term resumption, the government doubled dealers’ commission from Rs 675 to Rs 1,350 per kilolitre. The Centre has sanctioned 3,744 KL for the state. In the first phase, only rural PHH and AAY card holders will receive 3 litres each.

Tehsils-wise quota (litres)

Chh Sambhajinagar 24,000

Gangapur 16,200

Kannad 21,000

Khultabad 7,800

Paithan 21,000

Phulambri 9,000

Sillod 19,500

Soygaon 7,500

Vaijapur 18,000.

Total: 1. 44 lakh litres for 3.87 lakh card holders.

HPCL will oversee supply and distribution, said district supply officer Pravin Phulari.