Lahan, Jan. 10 :Kerosene is not available in the local market since last Friday and even if available, it costs Rs 25 to Rs 30 a litre, the local consumers disgruntle.

Almost all the petrol pumps of the Municipality have claimed that they have no stock of kerosene and are unable to say from when it will be available.

When administrative officer Murari Prasad Sharma of the Ilaka administration office, Lahan, was contacted in this connection, he said that stern action would be taken against those hoarding kerosene and action of raiding the godown of the kerosene dealers are being undertaken.