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Andhra Pradesh Fuel Crisis: Naidu Orders Three-Hourly Reports; Officials Deny Shortage
Naidu told district collectors to curb panic buying after social media rumors drove heavy rushes and forced most closures as sales surged above normal levels.
- On Monday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials and oil marketing companies to restore normal fuel supply across Andhra Pradesh, after widespread shortages closed nearly 421 fuel pumps and disrupted transport and agriculture.
- Alarming social media posts regarding potential US-Iran war escalation triggered panic buying over the weekend, prompting thousands to line up at fuel stations and purchase excess amounts.
- Petrol sales spiked 34 per cent on Saturday to 8,489 kilolitres, while diesel sales rose 16 per cent to 10,556 kilolitres; Sunday consumption remained 22 per cent higher for petrol and 3 per cent above normal for diesel.
- During a teleconference, District Collectors informed Naidu that private operators Nayara and Reliance suspended supplies to their outlets, while bulk purchases in drums by the aqua sector created additional pressure on fuel stocks.
- Expressing displeasure that the issue remained unaddressed for three days, Naidu demanded immediate corrective action and results, asserting that arbitrary decisions causing public hardship will not be tolerated.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Seeks Report On Petrol, Diesel Shortage
Amaravati, April 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday directed District Collectors to immediately implement an action plan to address the shortage of petrol and diesel.
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Fuel Crisis In Andhra Pradesh: CM Chandrababu Naidu Reviews Petrol Pump Closures as 421 Outlets Shut Amid Panic Buying
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday reviewed the situation arising out of the temporary closure of petrol bunks in the state due to reported shortages of petrol and diesel. Before departing from Mumbai to Amaravati this morning, the CM Naidu held a teleconference with Chief Secretary Sai Prasad and other senior officials. Fuel Crisis In Andhra Pradesh: CM Chandrababu Naidu Reviews Petrol Pump Closures as 421 Outlets Shut …
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