Hyderabad: The Telangana Petroleum Dealers Association denied reports of a fuel shortage Telangana, stating that sufficient petrol and diesel stocks are available across the state. The fuel shortage Telangana claims, it said, were baseless and driven by misinformation.
The association issued a clarification after reports of fuel scarcity spread over the past few days. It confirmed that oil marketing companies, including HPCL, IOCL, and BPCL, maintain adequate reserves.
Fuel shortage Telangana rumours trigger panic buying
The association said all petrol bunks across the state continue to supply fuel without disruption. However, heavy rush at several outlets created temporary shortages in some locations. As a result, these instances were misinterpreted as a widespread fuel shortage Telangana.
Officials said panic buying worsened the situation. Many consumers rushed to bunks fearing non-availability and began filling full tanks or stocking fuel in advance. Consequently, demand surged beyond routine levels.
In Hyderabad and other major cities, petrol bunks witnessed long queues from early morning. Vehicles lined up for kilometres, while autos, cars, and even containers waited for hours.
Dealers said stocks at bunks were depleting quickly due to the sudden spike in demand. Therefore, staff had to temporarily display ‘no stock’ boards until fresh supplies arrived. They clarified that such delays do not indicate any systemic shortage.
The association urged consumers not to believe rumours and avoid panic purchases. It stated that fuel supplies remain stable and sufficient across Telangana.
Petrol bunk owners also said repeated clarifications have not reduced public anxiety. They added that continued panic buying alone is causing avoidable pressure on supply chains.