Finance
The State government today assured that there is no oil crisis in Odisha and appealed to the public to refrain from panic buying.
Addressing the media, Principal Secretary, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare, Sanjay Singh stated that the state has sufficient stock of petroleum products and people can get fuel as and when required. He stated that district collectors have been asked to intervene swiftly if any shortages are reported in their districts.
“Overall, there is no oil crisis in the State. People are requested to refrain from panic buying. We have enough stock. People will get the oil whenever they need,” Singh said.
He also stated that less than one percent of fuel stations are currently dry, which is a temporary condition. The government is closely monitoring the distribution and is in regular contact with oil companies to ensure uninterrupted supply. The Principal Secretary also advised people not to believe rumors about fuel shortages and to avoid hoarding. “They should not accept stories about the fuel shortage. We are also keeping a close watch on the hoarding of the oil,” he added.
The announcement came after reports of long lines and increased purchases at gas stations in numerous regions of the state during the last two days. The Food Supplies department has appealed to citizens to maintain calm and avoid unnecessary panic buying so that genuine consumers do not face any inconvenience.
