MP News: Amid rising tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, rumours about a possible fuel shortage circulating on social media have led to crowds gathering at petrol pumps in several parts of Madhya Pradesh. However, fuel dealers have clarified that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in the state.
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MP News: Rumours of Fuel Shortage Trigger Rush at Petrol Pumps in Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh Petroleum Dealers Association stated that the state currently has sufficient stock of petrol and diesel for the next two to three months, urging people not to believe or spread rumours.
Dealers Assure Adequate Stock
Officials said concerns about a potential rise in fuel prices due to the geopolitical tensions have caused panic buying in some areas. As a result, sudden crowds were reported at a few petrol pumps across the state.
According to the association, Madhya Pradesh consumes around 1,200 metric tonnes of petrol and about 1,600 metric tonnes of diesel every day. Oil companies maintain fuel supplies based on consumption patterns and usually plan 8 to 10 percent higher supply compared to the previous year’s demand.
Dealers explained that the supply chain includes multiple layers of stock to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability. Petrol pumps typically maintain 4 to 5 days of stock, while depots hold around eight days of supply. Additionally, pipelines carry nearly 10 days of fuel stock.
Apart from this, fuel terminals maintain about one month of reserves, and refineries also keep approximately 30 days of additional stock to ensure supply stability.
Experts noted that even if the conflict were to disrupt fuel flow through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, the available reserves could sustain fuel consumption in Madhya Pradesh for 60 to 90 days, depending on usage levels.
Currently, the state has around 3,700 petrol pumps, and authorities have advised citizens not to panic, assuring that the fuel supply system remains stable and well-managed.
