India, March 12 -- The Gautam Budh Nagar district administration on Wednesday stepped up monitoring of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply and warned of strict action against hoarding and black-marketing following Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath's directions amid rumours of a gas shortage in parts of the state.

District magistrate Medha Roopam convened a meeting with senior administrative officials, police officers and representatives of LPG distribution agencies to review the supply situation and ensure that distribution continues smoothly across Noida and Greater Noida.

Directions have been issued to maintain close coordination with gas agencies and keep a strict watch on any attempt to create artificial shortages or sel...