LUCKNOW: With most fuel stations across the state closed due to panic buying due to the two-day strike, oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Tuesday evening assured the general public that a Sufficient The fuel supply chain has been activated, and tankers are on their way to refill underground fuel tanks.
In Uttar Pradesh, there are about 10,170 active fuel stations, including 259 in the state capital Lucknow and about 80 within the urban limits.
By 4 pm, a large number of fuel stations in Lucknow city were either out of stock or owners had locked fuel dispensing machines to control panic buying of fuel.
Rajesh SinghState-level coordinator of OMC said, “Adequate quantity of petrol, diesel and LPG is available at fuel stations and LPG agencies in Uttar Pradesh. No dry out situation has been reported. We request the public to purchase fuel as per their regular requirement and not to queue up for panic buying.”
“All OMCs have started supplying fuel in trucks operated by dealers and distributors. If necessary, operating hours of all fuel depots and LPG bottling plants will also be extended to meet the demand,” he said.
Daya Shankar Singh“Since a large number of stations were using their December 31 stock, some of them are facing difficulties in meeting the fuel demand arising due to panic buying,” said the president of the Fuel Station Owners Association in Lucknow. Fell.”
in Lucknow transport cityLarge numbers of people were seen standing in queues with 20-50 liter jerry cans to buy diesel for trucks and heavy vehicles.
Ayush Singhal, owner of RS fuel station in Badshahnagar, whose underground fuel tanks ran dry on Tuesday afternoon, said, “We have been alerted by the OMC that fuel tankers will arrive by Wednesday to refill the tanks, and we will be able to refill the fuel. Will be able to restore. Supply to the general public.”
In Uttar Pradesh, there are about 10,170 active fuel stations, including 259 in the state capital Lucknow and about 80 within the urban limits.
By 4 pm, a large number of fuel stations in Lucknow city were either out of stock or owners had locked fuel dispensing machines to control panic buying of fuel.
Rajesh SinghState-level coordinator of OMC said, “Adequate quantity of petrol, diesel and LPG is available at fuel stations and LPG agencies in Uttar Pradesh. No dry out situation has been reported. We request the public to purchase fuel as per their regular requirement and not to queue up for panic buying.”
“All OMCs have started supplying fuel in trucks operated by dealers and distributors. If necessary, operating hours of all fuel depots and LPG bottling plants will also be extended to meet the demand,” he said.
Daya Shankar Singh“Since a large number of stations were using their December 31 stock, some of them are facing difficulties in meeting the fuel demand arising due to panic buying,” said the president of the Fuel Station Owners Association in Lucknow. Fell.”
in Lucknow transport cityLarge numbers of people were seen standing in queues with 20-50 liter jerry cans to buy diesel for trucks and heavy vehicles.
Ayush Singhal, owner of RS fuel station in Badshahnagar, whose underground fuel tanks ran dry on Tuesday afternoon, said, “We have been alerted by the OMC that fuel tankers will arrive by Wednesday to refill the tanks, and we will be able to refill the fuel. Will be able to restore. Supply to the general public.”
