T’gana govt says no fuel shortage, urges public to ignore rumours

The Telangana Civil Supplies Department on Monday assured the public that there is absolutely no shortage of petrol and diesel in the state. The department strongly urged residents not to fall for online rumours and fake news circulating on social media regarding impending fuel scarcities, an official release said. The state currently holds ample stock to seamlessly meet the regular demands of all commuters, the transport sector, and the farming community, it said. Under the direction of the Commissioner of Civil Supplies M Stephen Raveendra, the department is working closely with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to ensure uninterrupted distribution. According to the latest official report, upto 4 pm, the state's daily supply stands robust at 7,443 kilolitres (KL) of petrol and 11,081 KL of diesel. The department is actively monitoring the situation on the ground across all districts, it said and warned that any attempts to create artificial scarcity, hoard fuel, or spread panic will be dealt with strictly under the law. To maintain order and ensure fair distribution, the government appealed to people to act responsibly and avoid panic. For any complaints, issues, or to report unauthorized hoarding, citizens were requested to contact the Civil Supplies Helpline at 1967. Amid rumours of shortage of fuel, long queues of two-wheelers were witnessed at few fuel stations here on Monday. Some of the two-wheeler riders said they waited at the petrol pump for more than 30 minutes to refill after finding other outlets were closed or displaying ''no stock'' boards.

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