Bihar Gas Crisis: Consumers Block SH-17 in Kochas Over HP Gas Delivery Issues

On Monday morning, March 30, 2026, angry consumers in Kochas, Bihar, staged a protest near the Maa Mundeshwari HP Gas Agency on Buxar Road. The protest resulted in a massive traffic jam on the Sasaram-Chausa SH-17 for several hours. Local residents gathered to shout slogans against the police and administration due to the ongoing shortage of LPG cylinders in the area.

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Why did the consumers block the Sasaram-Chausa highway?

The protesters claimed that they were facing severe difficulties in getting gas refills despite following all official procedures. Many consumers shared that they had booked their cylinders via mobile and even received messages that the delivery was completed. Some even noticed that the subsidy amount was credited to their bank accounts, yet they did not receive the physical cylinders.

• Consumers alleged that the agency had collected their passbooks and fixed a date for distribution.
• The agency failed to provide gas on the scheduled date, leading to public frustration.
• Communication from the gas agency operator was reported to be unclear and unsatisfactory.
• The blockade caused a complete halt in vehicle movement on the state highway.

How did the local administration resolve the protest?

After receiving information about the road blockade, Block Supply Officer Surbhi Raj and Additional Station House Officer Bablu Kumar arrived at the scene. The officials spoke with the protesters and the gas agency management to understand the root cause of the delay. The Block Supply Officer questioned why consumers were being called to the agency when there are standing instructions for home delivery of cylinders.

The agency operator could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the mismanagement. However, after the intervention of the officials, the situation was brought under control. The administration ensured that several cylinders were loaded onto small vehicles and sent for immediate home delivery. Following these assurances, the consumers ended their protest and the highway was cleared for traffic.