The recent petrol shortage in Hyderabad has resulted in significant panic buying, leading to long queues at petrol pumps across the city. Despite the Telangana government’s assurances that there is no fuel shortage, several petrol stations have run out of fuel, displaying ‘no stock’ signs.

Reports indicate that some petrol stations have begun rationing fuel sales, limiting purchases to between 150 and 200 litres for two-wheelers. This situation has arisen amidst an estimated daily consumption of 35 lakh litres of petrol in Telangana.

The panic buying was reportedly triggered by rumors circulating on social media about a fuel shortage, prompting many residents to rush to petrol stations. A local resident, A Narendra, mentioned, “I came here after seeing posts about a fuel shortage on social media.” Meanwhile, another individual, Sai Kumar, expressed frustration, stating, “Hundreds of vehicles are here for filling. I am here from almost 25 minutes.”

In response to the situation, Stephan Reveendra, IPS, Commissioner of the Civil Supplies Department, urged the public not to engage in panic buying, emphasizing that the fuel supply mechanism is functioning normally. However, oil companies did not supply fuel over the weekend due to holidays, contributing to the temporary stock issues reported at petrol stations in areas like Bahadurpura and Mir Alam.

There are approximately 3,600 petrol pumps across Telangana, with 900 to 1,000 located in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) region. Normally, each pump sells between 10,000 to 12,000 litres of petrol daily. However, on days of panic buying, some pumps reported sales of up to 13,000 litres by 6 PM.

Marri Amarender Reddy, president of the Telangana Petroleum Dealers Association, criticized the sudden rules and restrictions imposed by oil companies, stating, “When the situation is not right, the oil companies should not impose sudden rules and restrictions that directly affect the common citizens.”

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact reason for the sudden surge in demand for petrol, and the timeline for when normal fuel supply will resume is uncertain. The Civil Supplies department continues to monitor the situation closely.

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What is the current state of petrol supply in Gujarat and Bangladesh? Recent reports indicate that while Gujarat is experiencing long queues at petrol pumps due to social media rumors, authorities have confirmed that there is no actual shortage of petrol or diesel in the state.

In Gujarat, some petrol stations have seen queues lasting up to 5 hours as panic buying ensued. The Federation of Gujarat Petroleum Dealers Association reassured the public that adequate supplies are available, attributing the temporary disruptions to recent holidays. Dhimant Ghelani, a representative from the association, stated, “There is no actual shortage of petrol or diesel in the state.” Furthermore, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has implemented adjustments in lifting norms to facilitate smoother fuel distribution.

Conversely, the situation in Bangladesh is more precarious. The Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners’ Association has warned of potential shutdowns due to fuel shortages, with many petrol pumps in Dhaka and surrounding areas remaining closed. This crisis is linked to global supply disruptions stemming from ongoing tensions in West Asia.

Panic buying has also been reported in Bangladesh, exacerbating the fuel supply issues. As a result, the public is left anxious about the availability of petrol, leading to further uncertainty.

Officials in both regions have indicated that they expect the situation in Gujarat to normalize within the week. However, the background of the fuel crunch in Bangladesh remains unconfirmed, leaving many questions unanswered about the future of fuel availability in the country.

As the situation develops, it is essential for consumers to stay informed and rely on official communications regarding fuel supplies to avoid unnecessary panic.

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