No Fuel Crisis in Telangana: Govt Boosts Supply by 126%, Urges Public to Stay Calm
No fuel shortage in Telangana as supplies rise by 126%; diesel distribution hits 18,449 KLs. Govt deploys 3,100 tankers, urges citizens to avoid panic buying.
The Telangana Civil Supplies department has clarified that there is no fuel shortage in Telangana, even as demand surged recently. The department confirmed that statewide petroleum supplies have been increased by 126% since Sunday, urging citizens to avoid panic buying and purchase fuel normally. The situation is currently under active monitoring.
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No Fuel Shortage in Telangana, Govt Issues Advisory
In an official statement, the Civil Supplies department said:
- There is absolutely no shortage of fuel in Telangana
- Citizens should ignore unfounded rumours
- Fuel stations will remain fully stocked to meet public and agricultural needs
The department emphasized that fuel availability is stable across the state.
Why Fuel Demand Suddenly Increased
Officials identified three major reasons behind the sudden spike in demand:
- Industrial diesel price revised to ₹150 per litre, leading bulk buyers to purchase fuel from public pumps where price is capped at ₹95 per litre
- Supply issues in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, causing cross-border buyers to rush to districts like Khammam and Nirmal
- False rumours of post-election price hikes, triggering panic buying and hoarding by the public
Emergency Measures by Civil Supplies Department
To manage the situation, Civil Supplies Commissioner M Stephen Raveendra issued emergency orders:
- Directed Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to increase supply
- Deployed 3,100 fuel tankers across the state
- Introduced advance indents from dealers to speed up supply
Strict Monitoring and Farmer Protection
The department has strengthened monitoring by:
- Collecting stock reports every 3 hours from retail outlets
- Conducting daily teleconferences to review supply
- Ensuring uninterrupted fuel access for farmers
This is aimed at preventing disruption in:
- Harvesting operations
- Paddy procurement activities
Fuel Supply Surge Across Telangana
The impact of increased supply is already visible:
Diesel Distribution
- Increased by 151%
- From 7,348 KLs to 18,449 KLs
Petrol Distribution
- Increased by 95%
- From 5,883 KLs to 11,490 KLs
Fuel Supply Boost in Hyderabad
To protect the capital region, fuel supply in Hyderabad was significantly increased:
- Overall supply boosted by 43%
Diesel in Hyderabad
- Increased by 46%
- From 3,393 KLs to 4,957 KLs
Petrol in Hyderabad
- Increased by 40%
- From 3,908 KLs to 5,466 KLs
The Telangana government has confirmed that there is no fuel shortage in Telangana, with supplies increased by 126% and distribution rising sharply. With 3,100 tankers deployed and strict monitoring in place, authorities have urged citizens to avoid panic buying while ensuring uninterrupted fuel access across the state.
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