Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- Even as the State government claims adequate availability of LPG cylinders across Odisha, the ground reality appears starkly different. LPG consumers are facing significant delays in receiving the cylinders despite successful bookings and OTP confirmations, sources said on Wednesday.

Long queues were witnessed outside Jagannath Gas Agency near the Town Police Station Chhak in Bhadrak town. For the past two days, residents have been lining up in large numbers, hoping to either collect their cylinders or register complaints regarding the delay.

Several customers alleged that even after booking LPG cylinders, they have not received delivery for months. Frustration is mounting as people are forced to visit the gas a...