Oil India has clarified that there is no shortage of fuel at petrol stations across the country
Amid rumors of petrol and diesel shortages in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and even Ahmedabad in Gujarat, leading to long queues at petrol pumping stations in different cities in these states, the Oil Corporation India had to give an explanation on Tuesday evening that fuel availability at all stores was completely normal and there was no need to panic.
According to reports, rumors of fuel shortages that surfaced over the weekend soon led to long queues at fuel stations, forcing many dealerships to even close due to out-of-control traffic. .
The situation was not so good in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, while in the capital cities of Jaipur and Dehradun, local petrol pump associations had to issue notices explaining that there was no shortage of petrol and diesel.
The Dehradun government has even started an investigation into the matter and has warned of severe action against those who spread rumors.
Panic forced Indian Oil to provide an explanation, with retailer V’s (Marketing) Director Satish Kumar tweeting that fuel supplies were “completely normal”.
Read the tweet here.
Dear customers, This is to ensure that the product available in our retail stores is completely normal. There are enough products and supplies for all markets. We ask that you do not panic. #IndianOil fully committed to service at all times. @HardeepSPuri@ChairmanIOCL
– Director (Marketing), IndianOil (@DirMktg_iocl) June 14, 2022
“This is to ensure that the product availability in our retail stores is completely normal. There is sufficient product and supply for all markets. We ask you not to worry. Indian Oil is fully committed to serving at all times,” said Mr Kumar. tweets.
Apparently rumors have been circulating that Saudi Arabia has stopped supplying crude oil to India, which has confused people across the states.
