GREATER NOIDA, March 13 -- The LPG cylinder shortage has begun affecting several villages in Greater Noida, residents said, even as the Gautam Budh Nagar administration on Thursday maintained that there is no shortage of cylinders in the district and formed enforcement teams to monitor supply and curb black marketing and illegal refilling.

Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate Medha Roopam said, "There is no shortage of LPG cylinders in the district. Adequate stock is available with distributors. However, strict monitoring is being carried out to ensure that no one attempts to create an artificial shortage or engage in black marketing."

Despite the administration's assurance, residents in several villages said supply through informal ch...