Stock of Petrol and Diesel for 21 Days: President, Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers Association

Tamil Nadu: K.P. Murali, State President of the Petroleum Dealers’ Association, stated that there is an adequate stock of petrol and diesel available in Tamil Nadu to last for the next 21 days.

Due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a shortage of gas cylinders for commercial use has emerged across the state. Consequently, a fear has spread among the public that a shortage of petrol and diesel might also occur; as a result, people are standing in long queues at petrol pumps—not only to refuel their vehicles but also to purchase fuel in cans and even water bottles. On Thursday, vehicle owners in several locations across Cuddalore district had to wait in long queues at petrol pumps to purchase petrol and diesel.

Do Not Create a Crisis:

Addressing this situation while speaking to journalists in Cuddalore, K.P. Murali, State President of the Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers’ Association, said:

“Reports regarding a shortage of petrol and diesel are circulating in several places, including Chennai. Consequently, we are receiving reports that people are standing in long queues at petrol pumps to purchase fuel. There are 7,000 petrol and diesel stations (petrol pumps) in Tamil Nadu. Oil companies are supplying the necessary quantities of fuel to these stations. Purchasing petrol in cans out of apprehension regarding a shortage can be dangerous. Please do not create an artificial shortage or crisis by purchasing fuel in excess of your actual needs.”

“Due to the war, petrol and diesel prices have risen in other countries. However, the Central Government has announced that it will not implement any price hikes on account of this situation. In these circumstances, the cooperation of the public is essential. The Central Government has clarified that it possesses a stock of petrol and diesel sufficient for 90 days. Petrol and diesel are being supplied to petrol pumps across Tamil Nadu from 14 different distribution centers. These centers currently hold a stock of petrol and diesel sufficient for 21 days. Therefore, people can continue to refuel their vehicles just as they would on any normal day,” he added.