India has restricted bulk diesel purchases at retail fuel stations, limiting sales to 200 litres per customer daily and directing commercial users to captive pumps. The move aims to prevent fuel diversion, improve distribution oversight, and manage supply pressures amid global energy market volatility
The government said India has adequate petrol, diesel and LPG stocks despite panic buying in some states. Officials attributed temporary dryouts at fuel stations to sudden demand spikes, agricultural consumption and consumers shifting from costlier private retailers to PSU-operated pumps
Rumours of a petrol and diesel shortage triggered panic buying across the erstwhile Medak district, leading to long queues and empty fuel stations. Social media posts showing queues worsened the rush.
The Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy assured the public that Hyderabad and Telangana have sufficient petroleum and diesel stocks for the next three months. Officials confirmed that all 596 fuel stations in Hyderabad are operational, with control rooms monitoring round-the-clock.
VC Sajjanar assured there is no fuel or LPG shortage in Hyderabad, urging citizens to avoid panic buying. Police warn that rumours and rush at pumps could disrupt smooth distribution across the city
Customers fueling any product i.e.,MS (Petrol), Speed, Speed 97 or HSD using UFill for an amount of Rs 200 or more at one go at the participating retail outlets will get 2 per cent extra amount of fuel.
G Vinay Kumar, President of the Telangana State Petrol Dealers Association, highlighted the cessation of petrol and diesel supply due to the truck drivers' strike.
New Delhi: Refuelling at petrol pumps in the national capital will not be possible without Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate from October 25, the AAP government said on Saturday. “In a bid to curb vehicular pollution, the government in Delhi has decided that petrol and diesel will not be provided without PUC certificate at petrol […]
Farmer leaders made it clear that they will have to take firm steps if the government does not take a decision in their favour in the January 4 meeting
Indian Oil Corp (IOC) Chairman Shrikant Madhav Vaidya said the intention is to become energy company and not just be restricted to selling petroleum products. IOC, which controls over 40 per cent of India's diesel-dominated petroleum product market
