Ahmedabad, March 24: Fuel supply in parts of Gujarat is expected to stabilize in the next couple of days. The state government and oil companies have reiterated that there is no overall shortage of petrol and diesel, officials reported on Monday.
This assurance comes after concerns about availability led to long queues at petrol pumps in some areas. Dealers attributed the temporary disruptions to operational factors rather than any systemic shortage.
Tansukh Parmar, treasurer of the Federation of Gujarat Petroleum Dealers Association, stated that recent issues arose due to financial and technical constraints. He noted that companies abruptly revoked the credit limits previously extended to all dealers, affecting their financial capabilities differently. Additionally, technical problems over the weekend led to reduced stocks of petrol and diesel at several pumps. However, fuel supply is expected to return to normal within one to two days.
The state government, Indian Oil Corporation, and petroleum dealers have confirmed that there is sufficient fuel stock available throughout the state. They urged citizens not to panic and to avoid relying on unverified information.
Mona Khandar, additional chief secretary of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, emphasized that all petrol pumps have adequate stock as needed. She reassured the public that there is a sufficient fuel reserve in the state and that there is no need for citizens to queue up or panic.
She also warned that strict legal action would be taken against any dealer who deliberately keeps pumps closed or causes inconvenience to the public, despite having stock available.
Sanjeev Behera, the state nodal officer and executive director of Indian Oil Corporation, confirmed that supply remains stable at the infrastructure level.
The Petroleum Dealers Association of India stated that oil companies have extended supply hours and increased stock levels. They advised people not to crowd petrol pumps due to misleading messages circulating on social media.
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