Telangana Officials Reassure Public with Robust Fuel Supply Data
In Hyderabad, Telangana authorities have reinforced their assurances of adequate fuel availability by presenting detailed statistics, even as isolated reports emerged of queues forming at some fuel stations across the state. According to the latest figures released by state officials, supplies of both petrol and diesel comfortably surpass daily demand, with distribution operating smoothly across all districts.
Petrol and Diesel Supplies Show Significant Surplus
Petrol has maintained an average daily supply of 5,883 kilolitres, indicating steady and reliable availability for consumers. However, attention was drawn to a notable spike on Thursday, when dispatches surged to 16,609 KL in a single day. Officials clarified that this increase was not due to any supply stress but resulted from precautionary buying by consumers responding to unfounded rumors. They emphasized that concerns over petrol or LPG availability are entirely misplaced.
Diesel demonstrated even greater resilience, with the state recording an average daily supply of 7,348 KL. On Wednesday, distribution peaked at 19,580 KL, showcasing the robust inventory management. Overall, the fuel situation remains firmly under control, with petrol supply exceeding demand by 182% and diesel by 167%.
LPG Stability and Supplier Performance
LPG numbers across Telangana also reflect stability, with data from oil marketing companies indicating 2,19,980 cylinders delivered on Wednesday. This figure slightly exceeds the average supply of 2,15,151 cylinders. Among the key suppliers, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) led deliveries with 92,799 cylinders, followed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) at 81,979 and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) at 45,202. All companies are operating within their normal capacity limits.
Association President Addresses Temporary Disruptions
M Prabhakar Reddy, president of the All India Petroleum Dealers' Association, noted that the rush at fuel stations has largely eased. He explained that a temporary withdrawal of the credit system triggered initial disruptions, as several petrol pump owners faced challenges arranging working capital at short notice. This led some to display 'no fuel' boards, inadvertently causing panic among consumers.
Reddy, however, firmly clarified that there is no actual shortage of fuel. "India has sufficient stocks, and there is absolutely no need for panic buying," he stated. Normalcy has since returned to most fuel stations, with only a few instances of motorists queuing up in urban areas like Hyderabad.
On-the-Ground Perspectives from Consumers
K Kiran, a commuter waiting at a fuel bunk in Safilguda, shared his experience: "I saw a few people filling full tanks, so I came just to be safe. But there was no panic as such; things looked normal." An auto driver in the same queue added, "We are getting fuel without any problem. There was a little rush at some places, that is all."
The data and statements from officials underscore that Telangana's fuel supply chain remains robust, with any temporary queues attributed to consumer behavior rather than systemic issues. Authorities continue to monitor the situation to ensure uninterrupted distribution.
