Bhopal, March 27 -- Even as the government has assured that there is no shortage of LPG anywhere in the country, long queues were seen in an area of Bhopal with people waiting for several hours on Friday for their gas refills.

In a ground near Hamidia Road in the state capital, local residents said they were standing in line for nearly five to six hours.

Some said they had joined the queue as early as 5 am or 6 am but their turn has not come. Gas agency operator, however, said that the consumers form queues to get an early refill and all steps are being taken to ensure supply.

A local resident said he had been facing a problem in getting a cylinder for the last three-four days.

"We have been standing in line since 5 am but have still ...