Telangana Fuel Supply Surge: Commissioner of Civil Supplies Orders 10–15% Increase
Telangana boosts fuel supply by 10–15%; diesel up 190% to 21,295 KL, petrol 118%, total 34,170 KL; 1967 helpline activated.
At Civil Supply Bhavan, Sri M. Stephen Raveendra, IPS, Commissioner of Civil Supplies, directed Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to immediately increase petrol and diesel supplies by 10% to 15% across Telangana to ensure zero fuel dry outs during the Rabi harvesting season.
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With diesel distribution rising by 190% to 21,295 kiloliters, petrol up by 118%, and total supply reaching 34,170 kiloliters (158% above daily average) as of April 30, the government has adopted an aggressive “over-supply” strategy, and the situation is under continuous monitoring.
Commissioner Orders 24/7 Fuel Supply Operations in Telangana
At Civil Supply Bhavan, Hyderabad, M. Stephen Raveendra, IPS issued strict instructions:
- Increase fuel supply by 10% to 15%
- Ensure round-the-clock distribution, including Sundays and holidays
- Guarantee zero fuel dry-outs during the critical Rabi harvesting season
Reasons Behind Sudden Fuel Demand Spike
Officials identified key reasons for increased demand:
- Rumors of post-election price hikes
- Cross-border panic buying from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra
- Commercial misuse due to price gap:
- Industrial diesel: Rs. 150/liter
- Retail diesel: Rs. 95/liter
These factors led to localized retail shortages.
Telangana Adopts “Over-Supply” Strategy
To eliminate public panic, the government shifted to an aggressive “over-supply” strategy.
Fuel Supply Data (April 30)
- Diesel Distribution: 21,295 kiloliters (190% increase)
- Petrol Distribution: Increased by 118%
- Total Supply: 34,170 kiloliters
- Overall Increase: 158% above daily average
Key Measures Announced by Civil Supplies Department
Protecting the Rabi Harvest
- Fuel ensured for harvesters and essential commodity transport
- Aim: Uninterrupted Rabi season
Zero Tolerance for Dry-Outs
- “No Stock” boards banned across Telangana
- Fuel outlets monitored every four hours
Crackdown on Black Marketing
- Joint task forces involving:
- Civil Supplies
- Revenue
- Police departments
- Action against illegal hoarding and diversion
Interstate Border Controls
- Check posts established at state borders
- Prevent vehicles from other states draining local fuel
24/7 Monitoring & Public Support
- District Energy Supply Committees managing supply
- Citizens can report issues via 1967 toll-free helpline
Current Status: Continuous Monitoring and Enforcement
Authorities confirmed:
- Fuel distribution is ongoing round-the-clock
- Monitoring systems are active every four hours
- Enforcement actions against violations are underway
- Situation remains under control and actively managed
Under the direction of Sri M. Stephen Raveendra, IPS, the Telangana government has increased fuel supply by 10% to 15%, resulting in a 190% rise in diesel distribution to 21,295 kiloliters, 118% petrol increase, and 34,170 kiloliters total supply (158% above average) as of April 30. With strict monitoring, anti-hoarding action, and the 1967 helpline, the state is ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability during the Rabi harvesting season, and operations remain ongoing.
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